What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Zurich is to drive and fly which costs SFr 260 - SFr 1000 and takes 14h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Zurich is to drive and fly which takes 14h 4m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 1000.

How far is it from Des Moines to Zurich?

The distance between Des Moines and Zurich is 7550 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Zurich?

It takes approximately 16h 19m to get from Des Moines to Zurich, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Zurich?

Zurich is 7h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 7:27 AM in Des Moines and 2:27 PM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1267+ hotels available in Zurich.

Des Moines to Zurich - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Zurich by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly Des Moines to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Basel (BSL)plane DSM - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
16h 19m
CHF 431–1,555
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FOD - ZRH
14h 4m
CHF 267–975
Fly Des Moines to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DSM - ZRH
16h 30m
CHF 439–1,424
Bus to Mason City, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MCW - ZRH
17h 56m
CHF 284–998

Des Moines (DSM) to Basel (BSL) flights

15Weekly Planes

18h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 398Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,549.8 km
Duration: 16h 19m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Zurich, Switzerland?

Allegiant Air, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) once daily.

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