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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenfeld to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenfeld to Zurich is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenfeld and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenfeld to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Birkenfeld, Kreisverwaltung and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Hermeskeil, Donatusplatz, Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf and Luxembourg Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenfeld and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenfeld to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Neubrücke, Bahnhof and arriving at Zürich HB via Saarbruecken Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Birkenfeld to Zurich?

The distance between Birkenfeld and Zurich is 532 km. The road distance is 372.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkenfeld to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 7h 24m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Birkenfeld to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenfeld to Zurich bus from?

Birkenfeld to Zurich bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Birkenfeld to Zurich train from?

Birkenfeld to Zurich train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Neubrücke, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Birkenfeld to Zurich?

The best way to get from Birkenfeld to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 7h 24m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Birkenfeld to Zurich bus arrive?

Birkenfeld to Zurich bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg station.

Where does the Birkenfeld to Zurich train arrive?

Birkenfeld to Zurich train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Birkenfeld to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenfeld to Zurich is 373 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Birkenfeld to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Zurich.

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There are 8 ways to get from Birkenfeld to Zurich by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Neubrücke, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
7h 24m
CHF 87–363
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Neubrücke, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Rb73 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N11
9h 36m
CHF 37–63
Drive 372.9 km
1. Drive from Birkenfeld to Zurichcar 372.9 km
4h 19m
CHF 62–90
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Neubrücke, Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
5h 25m
CHF 107–225
Train
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb33 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
9h 49m
CHF 62–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N837
10h 29m
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Neubrücke, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
6h 14m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Neubrücke, Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 44m
CHF 163–409

Birkenfeld to Zurich by bus and train

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Distance: 531.9 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Birkenfeld, Zimmerbach to Zürich HB via Neubrücke, Bahnhof, Neubrücke, Bahnhof, Saarbrücken Hbf, Saarbruecken Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birkenfeld, Kreisverwaltung to Zurich Bus Station via Hermeskeil, Donatusplatz, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf, Luxembourg, and Luxembourg Gare Centrale in around 10h 29m.

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