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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Magdeburg station to Zurich 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 36m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Zurich?

The distance between Magdeburg and Zurich is 858 km. The road distance is 686 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Magdeburg to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Zurich?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Zurich is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 36m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Magdeburg to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Zurich?

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

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

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Magdeburg to Zurich by train, bus, 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 / ...
8h 59m
CHF 153–600
Bus
cheapest
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 36m
CHF 60–106
Drive 686 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Zurichcar 686 km
7h 5m
CHF 114–165
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LEJ - ZRH
6h 56m
CHF 142–371
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 via Halle (Saale)
1. Take the train from Magdeburg-Buckau to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re30
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Zürich HBtrain 12N
12h 40m
CHF 155–237
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 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 to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 11m
CHF 101–410
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 Zurich by train

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Distance: 857.9 km
Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Zürich HB via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Station via Hanover central bus station in around 13h 36m.

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