What is the cheapest way to get from Germany to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Germany to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Germany to Switzerland is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Germany to Switzerland?

The distance between Germany and Switzerland is 315 km. The road distance is 785.8 km.

How do I travel from Germany to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Germany to Switzerland without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 58m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 360.

How long does it take to get from Germany to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Germany to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Switzerland bus from?

Germany to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Switzerland train from?

Germany to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Germany to Switzerland is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 360 and takes 9h 58m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Germany to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Germany to Switzerland train arrive?

Germany to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Germany to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Switzerland is 786 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Germany to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Germany to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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There are 7 ways to get from Germany to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 41m
CHF 96–217
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 33m
CHF 49–135
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 58m
CHF 163–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus 144
14h 27m
CHF 69–104
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin 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
12h 5m
CHF 149–196
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Zürich HBtrain 12N
13h 37m
CHF 174–255
Drive 785.8 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Zurichcar 785.8 km
8h 19m
CHF 132–190

Germany to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 315 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Germany and Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, and Air Dolomiti fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 58m.

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