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 €70 - €120 and takes 13h 39m.

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 38m and costs €100 - €290.

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 Memhardstr. via S Messe Nord and S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

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 42m.

How far is it from Zurich to Germany?

The distance between Zurich and Germany is 177 km. The road distance is 787.2 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 42m and costs €350 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m 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 38m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €1000 and takes 8h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 39m.

Where does the Zurich to Germany bus arrive?

Zurich to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin central bus 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 14m to drive from Zurich to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2665+ hotels available in Germany.

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Rome2Rio compared 10 ways to get from Zurich to Germany. The best route is Fly to Stuttgart Airport, a distance of 444.072 km.

Fly to Stuttgart Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2h 38m
€108–289
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 30m
€54–136
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
8h 42m
€352–1,004
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin central bus stationbus FlixBus 234
13h 39m
€73–120
Fly to Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2h 52m
€107–294
Fly to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3h 42m
€97–227
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 1m
€83–209
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 49m
€82–234
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 58m
€171–233
Drive 787.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 787.2 km
8h 14m
€140–202

Zurich to Germany by train

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8h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 2h 38m

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 €350–1,000 and the journey takes 8h 38m.

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