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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Geel is to bus via Leuven which costs €50 - €120 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Geel is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Geel?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Geel. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Geel via Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Zurich to Geel?

The distance between Zurich and Geel is 577 km. The road distance is 637.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Geel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 46m and costs €160 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Zurich to Geel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Geel train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Geel?

The best way to get from Zurich to Geel is to train via Paris which takes 9h 46m and costs €160 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus via Leuven, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Zurich to Geel train arrive?

Zurich to Geel train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Geel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Geel is 638 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Zurich to Geel.

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

Book your Zurich to Geel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Geel?

There are 360+ hotels available in Geel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Geel by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Geel
5h 7m
€98–236
Bus via Leuven
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels Zaventem AirportN837
2. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Geel Stadspark32a
11h 52m
€53–111
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to StrasbourgTer / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Central
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to GeelS33 / ...
9h 46m
€161–464
Drive 637.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Geel637.9 km
6h 29m
€111–160
Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Geel
6h 29m
€135–377
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Geel
7h 23m
€110–376
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim HbfEc
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Liège-GuilleminsNj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HasseltS41 / ...
4. Take the train from Hasselt to GeelL / ...
14h 10m
€119–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Station
2. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 11 to Geel Stadspark51a
14h 13m

Zurich to Geel by train and foot

41Weekly Services

9h 46mAverage Duration

€161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 576.7 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Geel, Belgium?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Geel via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Anvers-Central in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Geel Stadspark via Brussels Zaventem Airport, Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Louvain, and Leuven Station perron 15 in around 11h 52m.

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