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

The cheapest way to get from Leverkusen to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 30m.

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 49m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 340.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 14m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can bus via Köln, which costs and takes 8h 26m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 210 and takes 4h 8m.

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 14m
CHF 99–469
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 29m
CHF 30–130
Bus via Köln
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 26m
Drive 538 km
1. Drive from Leverkusen to Zurichcar 538 km
5h 24m
CHF 88–127
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain 43N
9h 29m
CHF 120–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N11
10h 30m
CHF 50–85
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 8m
CHF 80–203
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 49m
CHF 115–337
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 9m
CHF 164–494

Leverkusen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 592.3 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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