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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Germany is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Germany is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs €140 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Germany. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Berlin Alexanderplatz via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Germany. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Berlin Alexanderplatz via Karlsruhe Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Zurich to Germany?

The distance between Zurich and Germany is 172 km. The road distance is 786.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Germany without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs €180 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Zurich to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Germany bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Germany train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Germany?

The best way to get from Zurich to Germany is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €410 and takes 9h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 14m.

Where does the Zurich to Germany bus arrive?

Zurich to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Zurich to Germany train arrive?

Zurich to Germany train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Germany is 787 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Zurich to Germany.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Germany?

Book your Zurich to Germany bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2616+ hotels available in Germany.

Zurich to Germany - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Germany by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Stuttgart Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2h 17m
€144–292
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Ostbahnhofnighttrain Nj
12h 2m
€53–134
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
9h 27m
€185–401
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus FlixBus N42
15h 14m
€68–118
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Anton Am Arlbergtrain Rjx
2. Take the night train from St Anton am Arlberg to Berlin Hbfnighttrain
9h 25m
€131–297
Fly to Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3h 5m
€115–223
Fly to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4h 1m
€80–177
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 7m
€69–202
Drive 786.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 786.9 km
8h 13m
€136–197
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Berlincar
8h 14m
€194–255

Zurich to Germany by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 27mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.8 km
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Germany?

Swiss flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Alexanderplatz via Karlsruhe Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 27m.

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