What is the cheapest way to get from Germany to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 15h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Germany to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Germany to Switzerland is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Berlin Hbf, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Germany to Switzerland?

The distance between Germany and Switzerland is 177 km. The road distance is 785.6 km.

How do I travel from Germany to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Germany to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 290.

How long does it take to get from Germany to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Germany to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Switzerland train from?

Germany to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Germany to Switzerland is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 290 and takes 9h 50m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 15h 47m.

Where does the Germany to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germany to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Switzerland is 786 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Germany to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Germany to Switzerland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Germany to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2h 45m
CHF 108–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus N42
15h 47m
CHF 35–66
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
9h 50m
CHF 84–290
Drive 785.6 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Zurichcar 785.6 km
8h 19m
CHF 123–178
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 54m
CHF 84–340
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Leipzigbus Kyiv-Magdeburg
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
13h 51m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zurichcar
9h 8m
CHF 173–242

Germany to Switzerland by train

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9h 50mAverage Duration

CHF 84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Germany and Switzerland?

Swiss flies from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Berlin Hbf, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 50m.

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