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

The cheapest way to get from Bretten to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 26 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bretten to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Bretten and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Bretten to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Bretten Sporgasse and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Pforzheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bretten and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Bretten to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Bretten Stadtmitte and arriving at Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Bretten to Zurich?

The distance between Bretten and Zurich is 307 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bretten to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Bretten to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bretten to Zurich bus from?

Bretten to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pforzheim central bus station.

Where do I catch the Bretten to Zurich train from?

Bretten to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Bretten to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bretten to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 26 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Bretten to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bretten to Zurich train arrive?

Bretten to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bretten to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bretten to Zurich is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Bretten to Zurich.

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

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Bretten to Zurich - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bretten to Zurich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
4h 14m
CHF 66–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 024
6h 14m
CHF 15–26
Drive 234.3 km
1. Drive from Bretten to Zurichcar 234.3 km
2h 47m
CHF 37–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bretten Rechberg to Mühlacker Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Muehlacker to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 42m
CHF 53–76
Train #2
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
5h 48m
CHF 48–151

Bretten to Zurich by train

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Distance: 306.5 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Bretten Stadtmitte to Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Zurich Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 15–26 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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