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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Germany is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 16h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Germany is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Germany. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Germany?

The distance between Switzerland and Germany is 177 km. The road distance is 786.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Germany without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Switzerland to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Germany train from?

Switzerland to Germany train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Germany?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Germany is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 10h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 16h 17m.

Where does the Switzerland to Germany train arrive?

Switzerland to Germany train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Germany is 787 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Switzerland to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2580+ hotels available in Germany.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2h 37m
€109–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus FlixBus N42
16h 17m
€48–76
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
10h 25m
€81–246
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Ostbahnhofnighttrain Nj
12h 49m
€74–291
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Ice
10h 26m
€95–276
Drive 786.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 786.9 km
8h 13m
€134–193
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Berlincar
8h 14m
€188–253

Switzerland to Germany by train

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10h 25mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Germany?

Swiss flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 10h 25m.

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