What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Zürich HB?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Zürich HB is to rideshare which costs SFr 19 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Zürich HB?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Zürich HB is to train and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Zürich HB?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Zürich HB?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Heidelberg Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Zürich HB?

The distance between Heidelberg and Zürich HB is 359 km. The road distance is 286.7 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Zürich HB without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Zürich HB without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 300.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Zürich HB?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Heidelberg to Zürich HB, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Zürich HB bus from?

Heidelberg to Zürich HB bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Zürich HB train from?

Heidelberg to Zürich HB train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Zürich HB?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Zürich HB is to train via Basel which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Zürich HB bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Zürich HB bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Zürich HB train arrive?

Heidelberg to Zürich HB train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Zürich HB?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Zürich HB is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Heidelberg to Zürich HB.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Zürich HB?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Zürich HB?

Book your Heidelberg to Zürich HB bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zürich HB?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Zürich HB.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg to Zürich HB?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heidelberg and Zürich HB. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Heidelberg to Zürich HB - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Zürich HB by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
4h 22m
CHF 58–295
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Zurichrideshare 288.4 km
3h 49m
CHF 19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
4h 43m
CHF 24–40
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
4h 31m
CHF 24–88
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
6h 27m
CHF 40–81
Drive 286.7 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Zürich HBcar 286.7 km
3h 20m
CHF 47–67
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 10m
CHF 88–260
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3h 22m
CHF 117–335
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4h 49m
CHF 142–415

Heidelberg to Zürich HB by train

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Distance: 358.5 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Zürich HB, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Zurich Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 24–40 and the journey takes 4h 34m.

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