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

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 95 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen Busterminal and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from København H and arriving at Zürich HB via Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

How far is it from Copenhagen to Zurich?

The distance between Copenhagen and Zurich is 976 km. The road distance is 1310.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 13h 47m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Copenhagen to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Zurich bus from?

Copenhagen to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Zurich train from?

Copenhagen to Zurich train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.

Train, bus or fly from Copenhagen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 310 - SFr 550 and takes 13h 47m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Copenhagen to Zurich bus arrive?

Copenhagen to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Copenhagen to Zurich train arrive?

Copenhagen to Zurich train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Zurich is 1310 km. It takes approximately 12h 3m to drive from Copenhagen to Zurich.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Copenhagen to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Copenhagen to Zurich by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CPH - ZRH
4h 42m
CHF 89–259
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Basel (BSL)plane CPH - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 2m
CHF 64–274
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
13h 47m
CHF 314–531
Bus
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24
19h 10m
CHF 97–149
Train, night train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
17h 36m
CHF 82–261
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
3. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
15h 15m
CHF 199–269
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Köbenhavn Syd to Berlin Hbftrain 301
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Zürich HBtrain 12N
23h 25m
CHF 247–453
Drive 1,310.3 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Zurichcar 1,310.3 km
12h 3m
CHF 224–324

Copenhagen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 976.3 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss, Scandinavian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from København H to Zürich HB via Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB in around 13h 47m.

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