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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bonn is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bonn is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Bonn UN Campus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bonn Stadthaus via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Siegburg Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bonn?

The distance between Zurich and Bonn is 584 km. The road distance is 509.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Bonn without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 30m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Zurich to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bonn bus from?

Zurich to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bonn train from?

Zurich to Bonn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Bonn?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bonn is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 30m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 9h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Zurich to Bonn bus arrive?

Zurich to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Zurich to Bonn train arrive?

Zurich to Bonn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bonn is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Zurich to Bonn.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bonn?

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Zurich to Bonn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Bonn 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
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 Siegburg Bftrain 49 / ...
6h 30m
€74–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
9h 5m
€28–45
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the night train from Offenburg to Bonn Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 14m
€67–520
Drive 509.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bonncar 509.1 km
5h 17m
€87–126
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N / ...
8h 18m
€66–201
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
3h 54m
€102–253
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 12m
€67–188
Fly 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 Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
5h 17m
€90–252

Zurich to Bonn by train and tram

98Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.7 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bonn Stadthaus via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campus once daily, and the journey takes 9h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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