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

The cheapest way to get from America to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 2m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between America and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from America to Zurich 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 2m.

Is there a direct train between America and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from America to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Horst-Sevenum and arriving at Zürich HB via Venlo, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from America to Zurich?

The distance between America and Zurich is 681 km. The road distance is 626.3 km.

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

The best way to get from America to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 12m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from America to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the America to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the America to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from America to Zurich?

The best way to get from America to Zurich is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 12m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 2m.

Where does the America to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the America to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from America to Zurich?

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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There are 10 ways to get from America to Zurich by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 12m
CHF 106–502
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain 20097 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N11
13h 39m
CHF 79–130
Drive 626.3 km
1. Drive from America to Zurichcar 626.3 km
6h 17m
CHF 107–154
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
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain 20097 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
11h 17m
CHF 97–204
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 2m
CHF 82–98
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 to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Horst-Sevenum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
5h 58m
CHF 150–344
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Horst-Sevenum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 7m
CHF 166–418
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

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Distance: 681.4 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between America, Netherlands and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from America to Zürich HB via Horst-Sevenum, Venlo, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from America to Zurich Bus Station via Sevenum, Berghemweg, Venlo Station, Düsseldorf Airport, D-Flughafen Terminal S, D-Worringer Platz, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 14h 2m.

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