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

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Zurich is to train which costs SFr 29 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 18m.

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 17m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Ettlingen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Ettlingen to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Ettlingen Rathaus and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 5h 14m.

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 17m to drive from Ettlingen to Zurich.

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

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Ettlingen to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 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 54m
CHF 49–193
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
5h 18m
CHF 29–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
5h 14m
CHF 50–78
Drive 221.7 km
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Zurichcar 221.7 km
3h 17m
CHF 37–54
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
4h 13m
CHF 115–323
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 12m
CHF 55–95
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 8m
CHF 106–275
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 27m
CHF 157–429

Ettlingen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 288.2 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 19–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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