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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 25 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Zurich is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Zürich HB via Selestat and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Alsace to Zurich?

The distance between Alsace and Zurich is 190 km. The road distance is 177.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Alsace to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Alsace to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Zurich bus from?

Alsace to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Zurich train from?

Alsace to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Zurich?

The best way to get from Alsace to Zurich is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 25 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Alsace to Zurich bus arrive?

Alsace to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Alsace to Zurich train arrive?

Alsace to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Zurich is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Alsace to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Zurich?

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There are 4 ways to get from Alsace to Zurich by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2h 43m
CHF 45–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N837
4h 15m
CHF 14–25
Drive 177.9 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Zurichcar 177.9 km
1h 57m
CHF 30–43
Train via Dambach
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
3h 21m
CHF 23–51

Alsace to Zurich by train

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Distance: 190.2 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Zürich HB via Selestat, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Colmar to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 11–18 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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