There are 6 ways to get from Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train, bus, car or towncar
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 5m
SFr 53 - SFr 135
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 3h 25m
SFr 16 - SFr 83
4 alternative options
Train via Konstanz • 2h 26m
SFr 28 - SFr 115
Train, bus via Stein am Rhein • 2h 54m
SFr 22 - SFr 92
Drive • 1h 6m
SFr 9 - SFr 14
Towncar • 1h 6m
SFr 55 - SFr 110
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which costs 8€ - 12€ and takes 1h 6m.
The quickest way to get from Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which costs 8€ - 12€ and takes 1h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Donaueschingen and arriving at Zürich Flughafen via Singen and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Donaueschingen and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 56 km. The road distance is 77.3 km.
The best way to get from Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs 45€ - 130€.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport (ZRH), including transfers.
Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg, depart from Donaueschingen station.
Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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- Distance: 56.3 km
- Duration: 2h 5m
What companies run services between Donaueschingen, Germany and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?
You can take a train from Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport (ZRH) via Singen and Zürich HB in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Donaueschingen to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Donaueschingen to Konstanz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Donaueschingen to Singen(Hohentwiel)
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 9 - SFr 14
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Donaueschingen to Konstanz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 14 - SFr 21
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Donaueschingen to Singen(Hohentwiel)
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 55
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Singen(Hohentwiel) to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Donaueschingen to Konstanz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 65
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Singen to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Konstanz to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 29 - SFr 55
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- thurbo.ch
Train from Konstanz to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 13 - SFr 17
- Website
- Thurbo
- Schedules at
- SBB
Train from Stein am Rhein to Winterthur
- Website
- suedbadenbus.de
Bus from Singen Bahnhof - ZOB to Stein am Rhein Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- suedbadenbus.de
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Singen to Stein am Rhein, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 2 - SFr 4
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Singen Station to Winterthur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 2 - SFr 4
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Donaueschingen to Zurich Airport
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 110
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