What is the cheapest way to get from America to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from America to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from America to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from America to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between America and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from America to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Sevenum, Berghemweg and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Venlo Station, D-Flughafen Terminal S and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

Is there a direct train between America and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from America to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Horst-Sevenum and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Venlo, Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from America to Switzerland?

The distance between America and Switzerland is 683 km. The road distance is 626.3 km.

How do I travel from America to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from America to Switzerland without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 16m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 550.

How long does it take to get from America to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from America to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the America to Switzerland bus from?

America to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venlo Station.

Where do I catch the America to Switzerland train from?

America to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Venlo station.

Train or bus from America to Switzerland?

The best way to get from America to Switzerland is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 16m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the America to Switzerland bus arrive?

America to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf Airport station.

Where does the America to Switzerland train arrive?

America to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from America to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between America to Switzerland is 626 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from America to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Switzerland.

America to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

How to get fromAmerica to Switzerland

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 11 ways to get from America to Switzerland 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 via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Venlo to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 16m
CHF 107–504
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 40m
CHF 61–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Düsseldorf Airportbus N116
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
14h 6m
CHF 83–100
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain 20097 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Duesseldorf Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 19m
CHF 93–196
Drive 626.3 km
1. Drive from America to Zurichcar 626.3 km
6h 17m
CHF 107–154
Train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain 20097 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
11h 38m
CHF 100–208
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
5h 38m
CHF 102–249
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
5h 50m
CHF 120–303
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
6h
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
6h 46m
CHF 101–282
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
6h 44m
CHF 123–298

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

60Weekly Planes

1h 42mAverage Duration

CHF 67Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from America to Switzerland.

Launch map view

Distance: 683.1 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between America, Netherlands and Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from America to Zürich Stadelhofen via Horst-Sevenum, Venlo, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from America to Zürich Stadelhofen via Sevenum, Berghemweg, Venlo Station, Düsseldorf Airport, D-Flughafen Terminal S, D-Worringer Platz, Düsseldorf central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 14h 6m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.