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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Remscheid is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Remscheid is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Remscheid?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Remscheid. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Remscheid Markt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf and Wermelskirchen Busbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Remscheid?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Remscheid. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Remscheid Hbf via Basel SBB and Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Zurich to Remscheid?

The distance between Zurich and Remscheid is 637 km. The road distance is 565.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Remscheid without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Zurich to Remscheid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Remscheid bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Remscheid train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Remscheid?

The best way to get from Zurich to Remscheid is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 59m.

Where does the Zurich to Remscheid bus arrive?

Zurich to Remscheid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Zurich to Remscheid train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Remscheid?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Remscheid is 566 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Zurich to Remscheid.

Where can I stay near Remscheid?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Remscheid.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Remscheid 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 Solingen Hbf43
7h 29m
€69–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LeverkusenN11
11h 59m
€30–55
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to SingenIc
2. Take the night train from Singen(Hohentwiel) to Koeln HbfNj
3. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Remscheid Markt260
10h 38m
Drive 565.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Remscheid565.6 km
5h 37m
€99–143
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
2. Take the bus from Köln Bf Deutz/Messeplatz to Remscheid Markt260
10h 49m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Solingen Hbf
3. Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Remscheid Hbf
4h 53m
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 Hbf to Remscheid Hbf
5h 15m
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
4h 58m
€120–287

Zurich to Remscheid by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 29mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.7 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Remscheid Hbf via Basel SBB and Solingen Hbf in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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