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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Frechen is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Frechen is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs €100 - €290.

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, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Zurich to Frechen?

The distance between Zurich and Frechen is 591 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 5h 44m and costs €60 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 5h 44m and costs €60 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €210 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 28m to drive from Zurich to Frechen.

Where can I stay near Frechen?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Frechen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Frechen by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 44m
€63–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGNN11 / ...
9h 59m
€53–74
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
9h 11m
€181–327
Drive 538.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Frechen538.3 km
5h 28m
€93–134
Night train via Offenburg
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to OffenburgNj
2. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Nj
9h 36m
€74–524
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
4h 4m
€80–210
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
3h 55m
€109–283
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutz
4h 52m
€90–235

Zurich to Frechen by train

97Weekly Trains

5h 44mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 591.5 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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