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

The cheapest way to get from Minden to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minden to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct train between Minden and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Minden to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Minden, Bahnhof and arriving at Zürich HB via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Minden to Zurich?

The distance between Minden and Zurich is 654 km. The road distance is 660 km.

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

The best way to get from Minden to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Minden to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minden to Zurich train from?

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

Where does the Minden to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Minden to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Minden to Zurich is 660 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Minden to Zurich.

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Minden to Zurich - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 12 ways to get from Minden to Zurich by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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Train to Hannover Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
4h 55m
CHF 144–337
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
13h 8m
CHF 71–111
Train
1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 26m
CHF 145–291
Drive 660 km
1. Drive from Minden to Zurichcar 660 km
6h 59m
CHF 111–160
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
5h 46m
CHF 116–278
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
6h 6m
CHF 133–412
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
6h 35m
CHF 111–275
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
6h 30m
CHF 118–291
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
6h 1m
CHF 160–347
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Minden to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
3. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
10h 3m
CHF 120–155
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
10h 29m
CHF 137–285
Train via Bonn
1. Take the train from Minden(Westf) to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain Re
2. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
13h 34m

Minden to Zurich by train

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Distance: 654.4 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Minden, Bahnhof to Zürich HB via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Basel SBB in around 8h 26m.

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