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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Monschau is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Monschau is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Monschau?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Monschau, Altstadt via Maastricht, Station and Aachen, Kaiserplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Zurich to Monschau?

The distance between Zurich and Monschau is 688 km. The road distance is 517.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Monschau without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Zurich to Monschau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Monschau bus from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Monschau?

The best way to get from Zurich to Monschau is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Monschau bus arrive?

Zurich to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Monschau?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Monschau is 518 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Zurich to Monschau.

Where can I stay near Monschau?

There are 1469+ hotels available in Monschau.

Zurich to Monschau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Monschau by train, bus, night 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen-Rothe ErdeRe
8h 19m
€83–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to MaastrichtN831
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, AltstadtSb66 / ...
12h 20m
€44–88
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
2. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen-Rothe ErdeRe
11h 8m
€192–345
Drive 517.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Monschau517.9 km
5h 40m
€91–131
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim HbfEc
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Aachen HbfNj
3. Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadt66
11h 11m
€108–172
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen-Rothe Erde
3. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadt
6h 15m
€102–236
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erde
3. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadt
7h 4m
€103–253
Fly to Frankfurt, train, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erde
4. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadt
6h
€131–295
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Eupen
7h 10m
€109–254
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Liège-Guillemins
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Eupen
9h 16m
€119–314

Zurich to Monschau by train and bus

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 688.2 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Monschau, Altstadt via Basel SBB, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Aachen-Rothe Erde, and Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Monschau, Altstadt via Maastricht, Maastricht, Station, Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, and Aachen, Kaiserplatz in around 12h 20m.

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