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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Runkel is to bus and train which costs €55 - €80 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Runkel is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Runkel?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Runkel. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Runkel-Schadeck Ortsmitte via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof and Limburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Runkel?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Runkel. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Runkel Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Limburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Zurich to Runkel?

The distance between Zurich and Runkel is 507 km. The road distance is 418.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Runkel without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Zurich to Runkel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Runkel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Runkel train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Runkel?

The best way to get from Zurich to Runkel is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Runkel bus arrive?

Zurich to Runkel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wiesbaden central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Runkel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Runkel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Runkel is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Zurich to Runkel.

Where can I stay near Runkel?

There are 446+ hotels available in Runkel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Runkel by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to LimburgRb22 / ...
7h 13m
€107–164
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Frankfurt Central Train StationMarinoBus 253 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to LimburgRb22 / ...
10h 23m
€59–79
Drive 418.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Runkel418.9 km
4h 27m
€74–106
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Limburg
3. Take the bus from Limburg to Runkel-Schadeck Ortsmitte
4h 51m
€111–223
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Limburg
7h 32m
€67–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Wiesbaden central train station476
2. Take the bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to LimburgX72
11h 30m
Fly Zurich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Limburg
6h 38m
€133–328
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Limburg
6h 56m
€156–352

Zurich to Runkel by train and bus

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 506.7 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Runkel-Schadeck Ortsmitte via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Limburg, and Limburg in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Runkel-Schadeck Ortsmitte via Wiesbaden central train station, Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof, and Limburg in around 11h 30m.

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