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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 55 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Bonn to Zurich?

The distance between Bonn and Zurich is 432 km. The road distance is 507.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 2m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Bonn to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Zurich bus from?

Bonn to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Zurich train from?

Bonn to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Bonn to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bonn to Zurich is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 180 and takes 7h 2m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 55 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Bonn to Zurich bus arrive?

Bonn to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Bonn to Zurich train arrive?

Bonn to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Zurich is 508 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Bonn to Zurich.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bonn to Zurich?

Book your Bonn to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Bonn to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bonn to Zurich by plane, train, bus, night train, 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.

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3h 59m
CHF 64–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Zurich Bus Stationbus N11
9h 25m
CHF 28–55
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
7h 2m
CHF 73–174
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
7h 50m
CHF 45–270
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 50m
CHF 89–236
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 49m
CHF 82–228
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 9m
CHF 141–343
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
4. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
6h 16m
CHF 111–297
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
7h 50m
CHF 80–290
Drive 507.8 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Zurichcar 507.8 km
5h 17m
CHF 79–113

Bonn to Zurich by tram and train

115Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 432.2 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

Eurowings and Swiss fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bonn Stadthaus to Zürich HB via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 7h 2m.

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