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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 550.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Kassel and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Switzerland?

The distance between Paderborn and Switzerland is 717 km. The road distance is 581.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Paderborn to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Switzerland train from?

Paderborn to Switzerland train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Switzerland is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Paderborn to Switzerland bus arrive?

Paderborn to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Paderborn to Switzerland train arrive?

Paderborn to Switzerland train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Switzerland is 582 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Paderborn to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Paderborn to Switzerland?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
7h 58m
CHF 133–507
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Kasselbus N69
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
11h 23m
CHF 58–74
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain Rb85
2. Take the nighttrain from Goettingen to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 28m
CHF 88–276
Drive 581.7 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Zurichcar 581.7 km
6h 20m
CHF 97–140
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
4. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
9h 17m
CHF 114–515
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Langenhagen Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
6h 1m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
5h 49m
CHF 106–323
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 33m
CHF 163–504
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
5h 43m
CHF 134–402
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
6h 17m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
6h 59m
CHF 167–476

Paderborn to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 716.8 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Zürich Stadelhofen via Kassel, Frankfurt central train station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 11h 23m.

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