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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Zürich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Bonn to Zurich?

The distance between Bonn and Zurich is 561 km. The road distance is 507.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Zurich without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Bonn to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Zurich bus from?

Bonn to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bonn to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bonn to Zurich is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 190 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Bonn to Zurich bus arrive?

Bonn to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Bonn to Zurich train arrive?

Bonn to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Zurich is 508 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Bonn to Zurich.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bonn to Zurich?

Book your Bonn to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 13m
CHF 78–415
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Bonn Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
7h 50m
CHF 30–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 30m
CHF 40–65
Drive 507.7 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Zurichcar 507.7 km
5h 14m
CHF 84–122
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
7h 50m
CHF 60–170
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3h 59m
CHF 74–189
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 40m
CHF 99–289
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 53m
CHF 83–253
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4h 59m
CHF 155–473
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourgtrain
4. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
6h 27m
CHF 125–428

Bonn to Zurich by train

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6h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 561.1 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Bonn Hbf to Zürich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 48–53 and the journey takes 6h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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