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 €35 - €90 and takes 14h 5m.

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 39m and costs €110 - €250.

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, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

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 Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Zurich to Germany?

The distance between Zurich and Germany is 315 km. The road distance is 786.8 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 32m and costs €70 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m 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 SBB GmbH, 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 40m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €70 - €260 and takes 9h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Zurich to Germany bus arrive?

Zurich to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Zurich to Germany train arrive?

Zurich to Germany train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB 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.

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 2558+ 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 Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2h 40m
€89–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 234 / ...
14h 5m
€39–87
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 32m
€74–260
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 30m
€76–276
Fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2h 39m
€114–249
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 5m
€102–213
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 43m
€76–208
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 3m
€80–220
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
9h 46m
€272–499
Drive 786.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 786.8 km
8h 14m
€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 13m
€194–255

Zurich to Germany by train

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Distance: 315.1 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Germany?

Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 32m.

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