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 40 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 20m.

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 40m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200.

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 Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

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 45m.

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 45m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m 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 Airport BER 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 40m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 290 and takes 9h 45m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 20m.

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 16m to drive from Germany to Zurich.

How do I get a bus ticket from Germany to Zurich?

Book your Germany to Zurich bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1223+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

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

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

Fly from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
2h 40m
CHF 83–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Zurich Bus StationN42
15h 20m
CHF 45–106
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
9h 45m
CHF 86–287
Train, night train
1. Take the train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Roßlau(Elbe)Re7
2. Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Leipzig Hbf
3. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich HbEn
13h 20m
CHF 160–232
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
2h 44m
CHF 114–228
Fly from Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MUC - ZRH
3h 5m
CHF 96–230
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
4h 7m
CHF 74–199
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3h 44m
CHF 71–197
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
9h 50m
CHF 82–267
Drive 785.6 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Zurich785.6 km
8h 16m
CHF 126–182
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Zurich
9h 8m
CHF 179–248

Germany to Zurich by train

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9h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf and Basel SBB in around 9h 45m.

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