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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Merkenich is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Merkenich is to fly and line 12 subway which takes 4h 24m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Merkenich?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Merkenich. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Köln Merkenich via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Merkenich?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Merkenich. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Köln Merkenich Mitte via Basel SBB, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Köln Hansaring. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Zurich to Merkenich?

The distance between Zurich and Merkenich is 592 km. The road distance is 542.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Merkenich without a car is to train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf which takes 6h 25m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Zurich to Merkenich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Merkenich bus from?

Zurich to Merkenich bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Merkenich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Merkenich?

The best way to get from Zurich to Merkenich is to train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf which takes 6h 25m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Köln, which costs and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Zurich to Merkenich bus arrive?

Zurich to Merkenich bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Zurich to Merkenich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Merkenich?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Merkenich is 543 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Zurich to Merkenich.

Where can I stay near Merkenich?

There are 615+ hotels available in Merkenich.

Zurich to Merkenich - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Merkenich by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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

Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
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
6h 25m
€102–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
10h 40m
€40–75
Bus via Köln
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 53m
Drive 542.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Merkenichcar 542.6 km
5h 38m
€95–138
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, line 12 subway
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the subway from Köln Hansaring to Köln Merkenich Mittesubway
4h 24m
€75–213
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 45m
€123–301
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 43m
€71–205
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 20m
€112–247

Zurich to Merkenich by train and subway

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 591.6 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Köln Merkenich Mitte via Basel SBB, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Köln Hansaring, and Köln Hansaring in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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