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 - €90 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 €110 - €230.

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 Zuerich Hb and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

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 bus and train which takes 10h 4m and costs .

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 Nightjet, depart from Zuerich 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 €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 16h 17m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Switzerland to Germany train arrive?

Switzerland to Germany train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Berlin Hbf 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 2569+ 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, bus, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2h 37m
€114–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus N42
16h 17m
€48–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Flx10
10h 4m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 33m
€75–291
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
€81–221
Drive 786.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 786.9 km
8h 13m
€135–195
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
€193–254

Switzerland to Germany by train and bus

9Weekly Services

16h 17mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Airport BER once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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