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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Zurich is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mannheim central bus station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mannheim Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Zurich?

The distance between Mannheim and Zurich is 341 km. The road distance is 299 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Mannheim to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Mannheim to Zurich?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Mannheim to Zurich bus arrive?

Mannheim to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Mannheim to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mannheim to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Zurich is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Mannheim to Zurich.

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

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Mannheim to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
3h 35m
CHF 55–271
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
6h 5m
CHF 23–38
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
6h 11m
CHF 30–96
Drive 299 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Zurichcar 299 km
3h 29m
CHF 49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
4h 34m
CHF 35–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474 / ...
7h 5m
CHF 27–45
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 54m
CHF 86–245
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3h 32m
CHF 114–358
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4h 13m
CHF 137–409

Mannheim to Zurich by train

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Distance: 341.3 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Basel SBB in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Zurich Bus Station via Freiburg in around 6h 5m.

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