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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Mechernich is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Mechernich is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Mechernich?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Mechernich. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Mechernich Stiftsweg via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2, Bonn Hbf and Euskirchen Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Mechernich?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Mechernich. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Mechernich Bf via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Zurich to Mechernich?

The distance between Zurich and Mechernich is 635 km. The road distance is 504.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Mechernich without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €65 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Zurich to Mechernich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Mechernich bus from?

Zurich to Mechernich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Mechernich train from?

Zurich to Mechernich train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Mechernich?

The best way to get from Zurich to Mechernich is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €65 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Zurich to Mechernich bus arrive?

Zurich to Mechernich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Zurich to Mechernich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Mechernich?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Mechernich is 504 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Zurich to Mechernich.

Where can I stay near Mechernich?

There are 885+ hotels available in Mechernich.

Zurich to Mechernich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Mechernich by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bf
6h 30m
€68–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGNN11 / ...
13h 35m
€51–70
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to OffenburgNj
2. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln HbfNj
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bf
9h 56m
€83–537
Drive 504.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Mechernich504.5 km
5h 20m
€87–126
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
10h 16m
€179–312
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bf
4h 50m
€87–232
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mechernich Bf
4h 47m
€115–290
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutz
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mechernich Bf
5h 44m
€96–241
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mechernich Bf
7h 53m
€123–324

Zurich to Mechernich by train

97Weekly Trains

6h 30mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634.6 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Mechernich Bf via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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