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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

How far is it from Kiel to Zurich?

The distance between Kiel and Zurich is 829 km. The road distance is 939.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 10m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Kiel to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Zurich?

The best way to get from Kiel to Zurich is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 10m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Kiel to Zurich bus arrive?

Kiel to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Zurich is 939 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Kiel to Zurich.

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

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

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Kiel to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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

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Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
5h 38m
CHF 99–256
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Dammtor to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
14h 12m
CHF 68–172
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
10h 10m
CHF 188–441
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24
15h 30m
CHF 72–122
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 58m
CHF 95–377
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
6h 37m
CHF 136–387
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
4. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
8h 3m
CHF 135–397
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
7h 21m
CHF 169–422
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain Re7 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Zürich HBtrain Ice
11h 43m
CHF 320–779
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
3. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
11h 56m
CHF 128–159
Drive 939.3 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Zurichcar 939.3 km
8h 39m
CHF 157–227

Kiel to Zurich by train

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10h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 828.6 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Zurich Bus Station via Hamburg central bus station in around 15h 30m.

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