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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detmold to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Detmold and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Detmold to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Detmold and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Zürich HB via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Detmold to Zurich?

The distance between Detmold and Zurich is 726 km. The road distance is 607.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Detmold to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Detmold to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Zurich bus from?

Detmold to Zurich bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Zurich train from?

Detmold to Zurich train services, operated by National Express, depart from Altenbeken station.

Train or bus from Detmold to Zurich?

The best way to get from Detmold to Zurich is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 14m.

Where does the Detmold to Zurich bus arrive?

Detmold to Zurich bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr station.

Where does the Detmold to Zurich train arrive?

Detmold to Zurich train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Detmold to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Zurich is 608 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Detmold to Zurich.

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Detmold to Zurich - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 13 ways to get from Detmold to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 25m
CHF 137–507
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07
13h 14m
CHF 63–110
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Göttingentrain Rb85
2. Take the nighttrain from Goettingen to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 36m
CHF 84–262
Drive 607.7 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Zurichcar 607.7 km
6h 37m
CHF 101–146
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
4. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
9h 47m
CHF 119–517
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Detmold to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
3. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
10h 41m
CHF 122–158
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
6h 3m
CHF 113–337
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
6h 13m
CHF 139–404
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
6h 16m
CHF 138–399
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Osnabrück Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
7h 5m
CHF 131–510
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
7h 20m
CHF 110–334
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 33m
CHF 195–588
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
7h 51m
CHF 135–403

Detmold to Zurich by train

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Distance: 726.4 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Zürich HB via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Basel SBB in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Zurich Bus Station via Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr, and Dortmund central bus station in around 13h 14m.

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