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

The cheapest way to get from Bretten to Zurich is to train which costs SFr 29 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bretten to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Bretten and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Bretten to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Bretten Sporgasse and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Stuttgart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bretten and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Bretten to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Bretten Stadtmitte and arriving at Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Bretten to Zurich?

The distance between Bretten and Zurich is 307 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bretten to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Bretten to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bretten to Zurich bus from?

Bretten to Zurich bus services, operated by VPE, depart from Bretten Sporgasse station.

Where do I catch the Bretten to Zurich train from?

Bretten to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Bretten to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bretten to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Bretten to Zurich bus arrive?

Bretten to Zurich bus services, operated by VPE, arrive at Mühlacker ZOB station.

Where does the Bretten to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bretten to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bretten to Zurich is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Bretten to Zurich.

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

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Bretten to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, line 700 bus, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bretten to Zurich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
4h 7m
CHF 54–223
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
5h 46m
CHF 29–65
Line 700 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bretten Sporgasse to Mühlacker ZOBbus 700
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 24m
Drive 234.3 km
1. Drive from Bretten to Zurichcar 234.3 km
2h 45m
CHF 39–57
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bretten Rechberg to Mühlacker Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mühlacker Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3h 43m
CHF 112–309
Train #2
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Horb Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
2. Take the train from Horb Bahnhof/ZOB to Schaffhausentrain 87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
6h 32m
CHF 41–162
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 21m
CHF 111–300

Bretten to Zurich by train

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Distance: 306.5 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Bretten Stadtmitte to Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bretten Sporgasse to Zürich Bus Station via Mühlacker ZOB, Mühlacker Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart in around 4h 24m.

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