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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Zurich is to night train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 150 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Südviertel, Essen and Köln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Essen Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Zurich?

The distance between Bottrop and Zurich is 669 km. The road distance is 603.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bottrop to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 7h 25m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Bottrop to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Zurich bus from?

Bottrop to Zurich bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Bottrop to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 7h 25m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Bottrop to Zurich bus arrive?

Bottrop to Zurich bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Bottrop to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bottrop to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Zurich is 603 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Bottrop to Zurich.

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

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
7h 25m
CHF 126–469
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Oberhausen Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
10h 30m
CHF 65–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 12m
Drive 603.1 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Zurichcar 603.1 km
5h 57m
CHF 100–145
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
10h 30m
CHF 75–170
Bus, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz to Oberhausen Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 31m
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 39m
CHF 131–376
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
5h 26m
CHF 86–247
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
5h 58m
CHF 182–530
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
6h 50m
CHF 134–367

Bottrop to Zurich by train

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Distance: 668.7 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Zürich HB via Essen Hbf and Basel SBB in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz to Zürich Bus Station via Essen Hbf, Südviertel, Essen, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, Cologne Hbf, and Köln in around 10h 12m.

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