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

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Ettlingen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Ettlingen station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Ettlingen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen and arriving at Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Ettlingen to Zurich?

The distance between Ettlingen and Zurich is 288 km. The road distance is 221.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Ettlingen to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Zurich bus from?

Ettlingen to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Ettlingen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Ettlingen to Zurich bus arrive?

Ettlingen to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Ettlingen to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ettlingen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Zurich is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Ettlingen to Zurich.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ettlingen 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 / ...
3h 51m
CHF 50–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
6h 9m
CHF 24–40
Drive 221.7 km
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Zurichcar 221.7 km
3h 16m
CHF 37–54
Line 20071 train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatztrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3h 57m
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 11m
CHF 60–70
Train #2
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
5h 17m
CHF 28–55
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 47m
CHF 115–253

Ettlingen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 288.2 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen to Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 24–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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