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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 19 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Zurich?

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

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Zurich?

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 Zurich?

The distance between Heidelberg and Zurich is 359 km. The road distance is 287.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Heidelberg to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Zurich?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Zurich is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Heidelberg to Zurich.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Zurich?

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Zurich.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg to Zurich?

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

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Zurich 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 25m
CHF 58–267
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Zurichrideshare 288.4 km
3h 34m
CHF 19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
4h 34m
CHF 22–35
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
4h 31m
CHF 25–90
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
6h 27m
CHF 40–86
Drive 287.3 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Zurichcar 287.3 km
3h 22m
CHF 48–69
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 32m
CHF 94–254
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 41m
CHF 115–340
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 51m
CHF 150–438

Heidelberg to Zurich by train

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Distance: 358.5 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Zurich Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 22–35 and the journey takes 4h 34m.

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