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 60 - SFr 120 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 160.

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, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 50m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 650.

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 Regio (DB Regional), depart from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf 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 160. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 650 and takes 9h 50m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Roßlau(Elbe) 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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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

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Fly from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 41m
CHF 77–156
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 17m
CHF 46–133
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 184–613
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N42
15h 44m
CHF 63–113
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2h 45m
CHF 108–238
Fly from Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3h 6m
CHF 102–214
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3h 50m
CHF 66–197
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 7m
CHF 66–187
Train
1. Take the train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Roßlau(Elbe)train Re7
2. Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
13h 18m
CHF 196–336
Drive 785.6 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Zurichcar 785.6 km
8h 19m
CHF 125–181
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 178–248

Germany to Zurich by train

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9h 50mAverage Duration

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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, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 50m.

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