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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bocholt is to bus and train which costs €60 - €90 and takes 13h 1m.

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 9m and costs €80 - €210.

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, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bocholt?

The distance between Zurich and Bocholt is 697 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 via Mannheim which takes 7h 38m and costs €75 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 via Mannheim which takes 7h 38m and costs €75 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 55m.

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 20m to drive from Zurich to Bocholt.

Where can I stay near Bocholt?

There are 472+ hotels available in Bocholt.

Zurich to Bocholt - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Bocholt by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bocholttrain Re
7h 38m
€80–316
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Duisburg central train stationbus N11
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bocholttrain Re
13h 1m
€61–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
2. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus
3. Take the bus from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bocholt, Bahnhofbus S75
11h 55m
Drive 643.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bocholtcar 643.4 km
6h 20m
€110–158
Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bocholttrain
5h 9m
€81–208
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bocholttrain Re
8h 2m
€75–225
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bocholttrain
5h 20m
€121–312
Fly Zurich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bocholttrain
5h 49m
€91–289
Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Aaltentrain
7h 41m
Train, train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bocholttrain
6h 53m
€187–343

Zurich to Bocholt by train

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Distance: 696.7 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bocholt via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Duisburg Hbf in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bocholt, Bahnhof via Köln, Köln Hbf, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Münster-Mitte, and Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 55m.

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