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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Germany is to fly which costs €70 - €150 and takes 3h 42m.

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 - €230.

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 U Weinmeisterstr. via Karlsruhe Hbf and S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

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 9h 23m and costs .

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-eu, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Germany train from?

Zurich to Germany train services, operated by Fs, 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 37m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 9h 23m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 15h 14m.

Where does the Zurich to Germany bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Germany train arrive?

Zurich to Germany train services, operated by Fs, 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.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2637+ 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
€100–230
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 45m
€65–190
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Ice
9h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus FlixBus N42
15h 14m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Ostbahnhofnighttrain Nj
11h 46m
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
Fly to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3h 42m
€70–150
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 1m
€65–200
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
9h 27m
Drive 786.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 786.9 km
8h 13m
€136–196
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
€193–254

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) flights

16Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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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, you can take a train from Zuerich Hb to U Weinmeisterstr. via Karlsruhe Hbf and S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf in around 9h 23m.

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