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

The cheapest way to get from Köthen to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Köthen to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 390.

Is there a direct bus between Köthen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Köthen to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Köthen, Bärteichpromenade and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Köthen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Köthen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Köthen and arriving at Zürich HB via Halle(Saale)Hbf, Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Köthen to Zurich?

The distance between Köthen and Zurich is 802 km. The road distance is 660.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Köthen to Zurich without a car is to train via Fulda which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Köthen to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Köthen to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Köthen to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Köthen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Köthen to Zurich is to train via Fulda which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Köthen to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Köthen to Zurich train arrive?

Köthen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Köthen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Köthen to Zurich is 661 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Köthen to Zurich.

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There are 10 ways to get from Köthen to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Fulda
best
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 12
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 37m
CHF 142–296
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Bitterfeld to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 10m
CHF 40–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus 144
12h 38m
CHF 55–95
Drive 660.5 km
1. Drive from Köthen to Zurichcar 660.5 km
6h 53m
CHF 110–159
Train
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Zürich HBtrain 12N
11h 57m
CHF 145–231
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köthen to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LEJ - ZRH
6h 20m
CHF 122–344
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köthen to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
6h 24m
CHF 165–427
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köthen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
6h 18m
CHF 155–382
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
6h 27m
CHF 154–362
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
6h 20m
CHF 79–305

Köthen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 801.9 km
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köthen to Zürich HB via Halle(Saale)Hbf, Fulda Bahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–75 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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