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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Frechen is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Frechen is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Frechen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Frechen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Köln Weiden West via Basel SBB and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Zurich to Frechen?

The distance between Zurich and Frechen is 592 km. The road distance is 538.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Frechen without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Zurich to Frechen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Frechen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Frechen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Frechen is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Zurich to Frechen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Frechen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Frechen is 538 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Zurich to Frechen.

Where can I stay near Frechen?

There are 502+ hotels available in Frechen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Frechen by train, bus, 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 SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
6h 10m
€102–241
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N177 / ...
10h 3m
€47–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 10m
Drive 538.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Frechencar 538.3 km
5h 30m
€94–136
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 4m
€76–212
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 24m
€123–302
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 Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
4h 57m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 5m
€112–247

Zurich to Frechen by train

2Weekly Trains

6h 10mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 591.9 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Köln Weiden West via Basel SBB and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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