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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Zurich is to night train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 140 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Dresden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Zurich. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Germany to Zurich?

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

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

The best way to get from Germany to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 54m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 330.

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

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

Where do I catch the Germany to Zurich bus from?

Germany to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Zurich?

The best way to get from Germany to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 330 and takes 9h 54m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Germany to Zurich bus arrive?

Germany to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Germany to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germany to Zurich?

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

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Germany to Zurich by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 41m
CHF 95–205
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 30m
CHF 48–134
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 54m
CHF 167–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Dresden central stationbus 070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
14h 33m
CHF 90–108
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2h 45m
CHF 101–289
Fly from Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3h 6m
CHF 89–271
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3h 59m
CHF 81–210
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3h 52m
CHF 70–196
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
11h 48m
CHF 149–196
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Zürich HBtrain 12N
13h 34m
CHF 173–254
Drive 785.8 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Zurichcar 785.8 km
8h 19m
CHF 132–191

Germany to Zurich by train

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Distance: 315 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 54m.

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