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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Zurich is to train and fly which costs SFr 310 - SFr 1300 and takes 15h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Zurich is to fly which takes 12h 59m and costs SFr 320 - SFr 1300.

How far is it from Detroit to Zurich?

The distance between Detroit and Zurich is 6878 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Detroit to Zurich, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Zurich?

Zurich is 6h ahead of Detroit. It is currently 10:25 PM in Detroit and 4:25 AM in Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Zurich.

Detroit to Zurich - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Zurich by plane or train

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Fly Detroit to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DTW - ZRH
12h 59m
CHF 325–1,208
Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane YYZ - ZRH
15h 28m
CHF 319–1,287
Fly Windsor Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane YQG - ZRH
16h 25m
CHF 359–1,112
Fly Detroit to Basel, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Basel (BSL)plane DTW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
14h 58m
CHF 370–1,343
Fly Detroit to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DTW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
15h 31m
CHF 339–1,262

Detroit (DTW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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10h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 323Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,878.3 km
Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Zurich, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours.

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