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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Bochum station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Bochum to Zurich?

The distance between Bochum and Zurich is 680 km. The road distance is 595.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 24m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Bochum to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Zurich bus from?

Bochum to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Zurich train from?

Bochum to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bochum to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 6h 24m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Bochum to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bochum to Zurich train arrive?

Bochum to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Zurich is 596 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Bochum to Zurich.

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

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Bochum to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bochum to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
6h 24m
CHF 130–514
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07
10h 57m
CHF 41–88
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Solingen Hbftrain S1
2. Take the nighttrain from Solingen Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 8m
CHF 78–159
Drive 595.9 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Zurichcar 595.9 km
5h 57m
CHF 98–141
Train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
10h 59m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 23m
CHF 85–242
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
5h 2m
CHF 78–264
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 45m
CHF 120–384
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 4m
CHF 171–548

Bochum to Zurich by train

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Distance: 679.6 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Zürich HB via Basel SBB in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–75 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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