What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Zurich is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Zürich HB via Selestat and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Alsace to Zurich?

The distance between Alsace and Zurich is 190 km. The road distance is 177.9 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Zurich?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Alsace to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Zurich train from?

Alsace to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Zurich?

The best way to get from Alsace to Zurich is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Alsace to Zurich train arrive?

Alsace to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Zurich is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Alsace to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Alsace to Zurich - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alsace to Zurich by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel SbbTer
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
3h 1m
CHF 42–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Zurich Bus StationN837 / ...
4h 25m
CHF 17–30
Drive 177.9 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Zurich177.9 km
1h 55m
CHF 29–41
Train via Dambach
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel SbbTer
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
3h 39m
CHF 28–65

Alsace to Zurich by train

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Distance: 190.3 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Zürich HB via Selestat, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Colmar to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 11–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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