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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Mechernich is to bus and train which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 44m.

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 25m and costs €110 - €290.

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 and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

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 7h and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Zurich to Mechernich, including transfers.

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 7h and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 52m.

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 22m to drive from Zurich to Mechernich.

Where can I stay near Mechernich?

There are 906+ hotels available in Mechernich.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Mechernich by train, bus, 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 SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mechernich Bftrain
7h
€61–179
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Freiburgbus N99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Trier central train stationbus 011
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kall Bftrain
10h 44m
€50–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 52m
Drive 504.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Mechernichcar 504.5 km
5h 22m
€87–125
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bftrain
4h 55m
€82–237
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bftrain
7h 11m
€77–208
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bftrain
4h 25m
€111–285
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mechernich Bftrain
5h 46m
€91–233
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mechernich Bftrain
7h 49m
€113–282

Zurich to Mechernich by train

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Distance: 635 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Mechernich Bf via Basel SBB and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 7h. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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