There are 6 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Saig by train, bus, car or towncar
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Recommended option
Train via Basel • 4h 9m
50€ - 116€
Cheapest option
Line 531 bus, train, line 7322 bus, line 7319 bus, bus • 5h 52m
13€ - 19€
4 alternative options
Train • 4h 56m
53€ - 106€
Line 510 bus, bus • 6h 15m
Drive • 1h 11m
8€ - 12€
Towncar • 1h 11m
50€ - 95€
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Saig is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Saig is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Saig is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Saig is to drive, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 14 and takes 1h 11m.
The quickest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Saig is to drive which costs SFr 9 - SFr 14 and takes 1h 11m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Saig is 57 km. The road distance is 77 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Saig without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Saig, including transfers.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Saig is to train via Basel which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can line 510 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Saig is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Saig.
There are 541+ hotels available in Saig. Prices start at 75€ per night.
- Distance: 57 km
- Duration: 4h 9m
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Saig, Germany?
You can take a train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Saig via Zuerich Hb, Basel Sbb, Freiburg, Titisee, and Titisee Bahnhof in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Saig via Kaiserstuhl AG, Bahnhof, Kaiserstuhl AG, Koblenz, Koblenz, Waldshut, Waldshut Busbahnhof, and Seebrugg Bf in around 6h 15m.
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Basel Sbb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Zuerich Hb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 55€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel Sbb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 45€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 80€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 35€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 30€ - 35€
- 1st Class
- 24€ - 29€
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Freiburg to Titisee
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Titisee
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 9€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- thurbo.ch
Train from Bülach to Waldshut
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Zürich Flughafen, Bahnhof to Bülach, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 4€
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
Bus from Waldshut, Busbahnhof 1 to St. Blasien, Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 5€
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
Bus from St. Blasien, Busbahnhof to Seebrugg, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 1€
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
Bus from Seebrugg, Bahnhof to Titisee, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 2€
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
Bus from Zürich Flughafen, Bahnhof to Kaiserstuhl AG, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 5€
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
- Website
- suedbadenbus.de
Bus from Waldshut Busbahnhof to Seebrugg Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- suedbadenbus.de
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Zurich Airport to Saig
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 95€
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