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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Europe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Frankfurttrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Eisenach Hbftrain train 50 / ...
    8h 52m
    $186–342

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus N474 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train Re50
    11h 13m
    $61–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Fulda Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fulda Bahnhof/ZOB to Bebra Bahnhofbus bus
    11h 3m

  4. Drive 510.3 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Europecar car 510.3 km
    5h 12m
    $103–149

  5. Train via Stuttgart

    1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain train S9 / ...
    2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain train 87
    3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train 11 / ...
    4. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train Rb5
    10h 43m
    $89–193

Zurich to Europe by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Europe?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Sontra-Ulfen Mitte via Frankfurt, Eisenach Hbf, Herleshausen Bahnhof, and Herleshausen Bahnhof in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Nentershausen Oderstraße via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, Frankfurt, Fulda Station, Fulda Bahnhof/ZOB, and Bebra Bahnhof in around 11h 3m.

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