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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bocholt is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 14h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bocholt is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bocholt?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bocholt via Basel SBB and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bocholt?

The distance between Zurich and Bocholt is 699 km. The road distance is 643.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Bocholt without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Zurich to Bocholt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bocholt train from?

Zurich to Bocholt train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Bocholt?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bocholt is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 14h 19m.

Where does the Zurich to Bocholt train arrive?

Zurich to Bocholt train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bocholt?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bocholt is 643 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Zurich to Bocholt.

Where can I stay near Bocholt?

There are 474+ hotels available in Bocholt.

Zurich to Bocholt - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Bocholt by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Duisburg Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to BocholtRe
7h 49m
€83–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Duisburg central train stationN11
14h 19m
€44–88
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
2. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to DinslakenRe
10h 53m
€197–339
Drive 643.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bocholt643.4 km
6h 15m
€112–162
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bocholt
5h 17m
€86–228
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bocholt
5h 47m
€95–269
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bocholt
5h 37m
€126–312
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Aalten
7h 15m
€138–321

Zurich to Bocholt by train

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7h 49mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.8 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bocholt via Basel SBB and Duisburg Hbf in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Duisburg central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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