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

The cheapest way to get from Leverkusen to Zurich is to bus via Köln which costs SFr 50 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leverkusen to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Leverkusen and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leverkusen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Leverkusen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen Mitte and arriving at Zürich HB via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Leverkusen to Zurich?

The distance between Leverkusen and Zurich is 592 km. The road distance is 538 km.

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

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Zurich without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 18m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Leverkusen to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Zurich bus from?

Leverkusen to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Zurich train from?

Leverkusen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leverkusen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Zurich is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 18m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus via Köln, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 26m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 200 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Leverkusen to Zurich bus arrive?

Leverkusen to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Leverkusen to Zurich train arrive?

Leverkusen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Leverkusen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Leverkusen to Zurich is 538 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Leverkusen to Zurich.

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

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Leverkusen to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 18m
CHF 97–393
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N11
10h 30m
CHF 45–80
Bus via Köln
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 26m
CHF 50–55
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 29m
CHF 60–130
Drive 538 km
1. Drive from Leverkusen to Zurichcar 538 km
5h 24m
CHF 89–129
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
9h 29m
CHF 65–150
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 9m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4h 10m
CHF 73–191
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 44m
CHF 119–305
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 3m
CHF 170–464

Leverkusen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 592.3 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Leverkusen Mitte to Zürich HB via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–55 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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