What is the cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Magdeburg station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg central bus station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Switzerland?

The distance between Magdeburg and Switzerland is 860 km. The road distance is 686 km.

How do I travel from Magdeburg to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 600.

How long does it take to get from Magdeburg to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Magdeburg to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Switzerland bus from?

Magdeburg to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Magdeburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Switzerland train from?

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

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Switzerland is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 39m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Switzerland bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Switzerland train arrive?

Magdeburg to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Switzerland is 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Magdeburg to Switzerland.

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Magdeburg to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Magdeburg to Switzerland by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 3m
CHF 154–602
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Magdeburg-Buckau to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re30
2. Take the nighttrain from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 43m
CHF 56–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Hanover central bus stationbus N67 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24
13h 39m
CHF 61–108
Drive 686 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Zurichcar 686 km
7h 5m
CHF 114–165
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
12h 38m
CHF 173–722
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
5h 43m
CHF 74–328
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
6h 1m
CHF 138–417
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
5h 57m
CHF 80–316
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BER - GVA
6h 14m
CHF 98–320
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
6h 50m
CHF 176–504
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Wittenberge, Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Wittenberge, Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
7h 50m
CHF 118–391

Magdeburg to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 859.6 km
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Magdeburg, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Zürich Stadelhofen via Hanover central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 13h 39m.

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