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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 15h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Zurich. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Germany to Zurich?

The distance between Germany and Zurich is 315 km. The road distance is 785.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Germany to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Zurich bus from?

Germany to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Zurich?

The best way to get from Germany to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 290 and takes 9h 46m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Germany to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Germany to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germany to Zurich?

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Zurich.

Germany to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Germany to Zurich by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 41m
CHF 77–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus N42
15h 44m
CHF 33–63
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
9h 46m
CHF 82–287
Drive 785.6 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Zurichcar 785.6 km
8h 19m
CHF 123–178
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2h 45m
CHF 108–208
Fly from Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3h 6m
CHF 90–180
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3h 45m
CHF 65–198
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 7m
CHF 68–189
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 50m
CHF 82–337
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Leipzigbus Kyiv-Magdeburg
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
13h 47m
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 Zurich by train

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9h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf and Basel SBB in around 9h 46m.

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