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

The cheapest way to get from Opladen to Zurich is to bus via Köln which costs SFr 49 - SFr 54 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Opladen to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Opladen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Opladen to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen Opladen Bf and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Köln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Opladen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Opladen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Opladen and arriving at Zürich HB via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Opladen to Zurich?

The distance between Opladen and Zurich is 596 km. The road distance is 542 km.

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

The best way to get from Opladen to Zurich without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Opladen to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Opladen to Zurich bus from?

Opladen to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Opladen to Zurich train from?

Opladen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Opladen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Opladen to Zurich is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus via Köln, which costs SFr 49 - SFr 54 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Opladen to Zurich bus arrive?

Opladen to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Opladen to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Opladen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Opladen to Zurich is 542 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Opladen to Zurich.

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

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Opladen to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 10m
CHF 87–189
Bus via Köln
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 41m
CHF 49–54
Drive 542 km
1. Drive from Opladen to Zurichcar 542 km
5h 25m
CHF 104–151
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Opladen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4h 5m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
9h 31m
CHF 55–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N11
11h 49m
CHF 50–80
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 44m
CHF 110–254
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 37m
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 3m
CHF 165–414

Opladen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 595.9 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Opladen to Zürich HB via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 49–54 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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