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

The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct train between Elmshorn and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Zurich?

The distance between Elmshorn and Zurich is 1107 km. The road distance is 877.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 15h 28m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Elmshorn to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Zurich train from?

Elmshorn to Zurich train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Hamburg Dammtor station.

Train or bus from Elmshorn to Zurich?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Zurich is to bus which takes 15h 28m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Elmshorn to Zurich train arrive?

Elmshorn to Zurich train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Elmshorn to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Zurich is 878 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Elmshorn to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 927+ hotels available in Zurich.

Elmshorn to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, car train, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Elmshorn to Zurich by car train, car, bus, night train, train, or plane

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

Car train, drive
best
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain 1393
2. Drive from München Ost to Zurichcar
8h 19m
CHF 140–832
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 31m
CHF 45–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
15h 28m
CHF 60–110
Drive 877.5 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Zurichcar 877.5 km
8h 16m
CHF 140–202
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbftrain 92606
2. Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
13h 21m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfnighttrain
2. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
14h 50m
CHF 125–549
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Elmshorn to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
6h 2m
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
6h 28m
CHF 151–373
Fly Hamburg Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 21m
CHF 72–256
Fly Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, bus
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Zurich Bus Stationbus
8h 38m
CHF 79–224

Elmshorn to Zurich by train, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

15h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,107.1 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 60–110 and the journey takes 13h 50m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Hamburg Dammtor to Zuerich Hb once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–130 and the journey takes 12h 1m.

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