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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heilbronn central train station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zürich HB via Hauptbahnhof and Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Zurich?

The distance between Heilbronn and Zurich is 254 km. The road distance is 246.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Zurich without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Heilbronn to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Zurich bus from?

Heilbronn to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Zurich train from?

Heilbronn to Zurich train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Zurich?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Zurich is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heilbronn to Zurich train arrive?

Heilbronn to Zurich train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Zurich is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Heilbronn to Zurich.

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

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

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

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Heilbronn to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Heilbronn to Zurich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 53m
CHF 33–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N184
4h 15m
CHF 18–30
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4h 51m
CHF 51–204
Drive 246.5 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Zurichcar 246.5 km
2h 48m
CHF 41–59
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3h 39m
CHF 113–298
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
5h 4m
CHF 46–204
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Heilbronn 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 32m
CHF 107–270

Heilbronn to Zurich by train

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Distance: 253.7 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Hauptbahnhof and Singen in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 18–30 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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