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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Brilon is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Brilon is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Brilon?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Brilon. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Brilon, Markt via Dortmund central bus station, Meschede, Bahnhof and Bestwig, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Brilon?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Brilon. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Marburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Zurich to Brilon?

The distance between Zurich and Brilon is 614 km. The road distance is 544.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Brilon without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 33m and costs €120 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Zurich to Brilon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Brilon bus from?

Zurich to Brilon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Brilon train from?

Zurich to Brilon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Brilon?

The best way to get from Zurich to Brilon is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 33m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Brilon bus arrive?

Zurich to Brilon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Brilon train arrive?

Zurich to Brilon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Brilon?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Brilon is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Zurich to Brilon.

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

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Where can I stay near Brilon?

There are 2022+ hotels available in Brilon.

Zurich to Brilon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Brilon by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Marburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhoftrain
9h 33m
€123–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N07
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Meschede bus stationbus 056
14h 20m
€50–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Marburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhoftrain
12h 43m
€75–106
Drive 544.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Briloncar 544.2 km
5h 55m
€95–137
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Schwertetrain
3. Take the train from Schwerte, Bahnhof to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhoftrain
7h 37m
€106–275
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Warburg(Westf)train Re
4. Take the train from Warburg, Bahnhof to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain
9h 52m
€101–242
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Schwerte(Ruhr)train
3. Take the train from Schwerte, Bahnhof to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhoftrain
7h 50m
€107–254
Fly to Hannover Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
2. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Brilon, Amtsgerichtbus
8h 44m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hagen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Olsberg, Bahnhoftrain
8h 6m
€133–316

Zurich to Brilon by train

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9h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 614.3 km
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Marburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brilon, Markt via Dortmund central bus station, Meschede, Bahnhof, and Bestwig, Bahnhof in around 14h 20m.

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