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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Trier to Zurich?

The distance between Trier and Zurich is 369 km. The road distance is 401 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Trier to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Zurich bus from?

Trier to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Zurich train from?

Trier to Zurich train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Zurich?

The best way to get from Trier to Zurich is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Trier to Zurich bus arrive?

Trier to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Trier to Zurich train arrive?

Trier to Zurich train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Trier to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Zurich is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Trier to Zurich.

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

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

Book your Trier to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Trier to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Trier to Zurich by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Luxembourg, fly
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3h 44m
CHF 87–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Freiburgbus 011
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Zurich Bus Stationbus N07 / ...
7h 3m
CHF 23–57
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
7h 1m
CHF 75–212
Drive 401 km
1. Drive from Trier to Zurichcar 401 km
4h 28m
CHF 63–91
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
6h
CHF 99–253
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Osttrain
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
7h 59m
CHF 83–109
Train #2
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
8h 23m
CHF 76–212

Trier to Zurich by train

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7h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 369.4 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Zurich Bus Station via Freiburg in around 7h 3m.

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