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 15m.

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 37m and costs €100 - €280.

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 15m.

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 Zürich HB and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Zurich to Germany?

The distance between Zurich and Germany is 177 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 8h 43m and costs €320 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich 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 37m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €950 and takes 8h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 15m.

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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Berlin Ostbahnhof 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 2639+ hotels available in Germany.

Zurich to Germany - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Germany by plane, train, bus, 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 37m
€109–280
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Ostbahnhofnighttrain Nj
11h 46m
€53–136
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
8h 43m
€323–905
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus FlixBus N42
15h 15m
€69–117
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
3h 3m
€115–299
Fly to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3h 42m
€82–218
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 45m
€71–219
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 1m
€73–228
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain 9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
10h 55m
€182–415
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlincar
10h 56m
€169–231
Drive 786.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 786.9 km
8h 13m
€136–196

Zurich to Germany by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 43mAverage Duration

€323Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zurich to Germany.

Launch map view

Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Germany?

Swiss flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) twice daily. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €320–900 and the journey takes 8h 38m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.