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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Gernsheim is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Gernsheim is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Gernsheim?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gernsheim. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Gernsheim Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Zurich to Gernsheim?

The distance between Zurich and Gernsheim is 374 km. The road distance is 331.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Gernsheim without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Zurich to Gernsheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Gernsheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Gernsheim?

The best way to get from Zurich to Gernsheim is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Zurich to Gernsheim train arrive?

Zurich to Gernsheim train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Gernsheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Gernsheim is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Zurich to Gernsheim.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Gernsheim?

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Where can I stay near Gernsheim?

There are 792+ hotels available in Gernsheim.

Zurich to Gernsheim - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Gernsheim by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or train

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4h 27m
€84–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
6h 53m
€34–56
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 24m
€36–108
Drive 331.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Gernsheimcar 331.3 km
3h 42m
€58–84
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4h 35m
€63–159
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gernsheim Bahnhoftrain
4h 34m
€92–198
Fly Zurich Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gernsheim Bahnhoftrain
4h 40m
€139–318
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gernsheim Bahnhoftrain
5h 33m
€145–387

Zurich to Gernsheim by train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Trains

4h 27mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.4 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Gernsheim, Germany?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mannheim central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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