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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 410.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Zurich?

The distance between Paderborn and Zurich is 715 km. The road distance is 581.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Paderborn to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Paderborn to Zurich?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Zurich is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Paderborn to Zurich bus arrive?

Paderborn to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Paderborn to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paderborn to Zurich?

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

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

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There are 12 ways to get from Paderborn to Zurich 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 / ...
8h 5m
CHF 132–516
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train stationbus N110
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
11h 55m
CHF 58–72
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain Rb85
2. Take the nighttrain from Goettingen to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 25m
CHF 87–277
Drive 581.7 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Zurichcar 581.7 km
6h 20m
CHF 96–139
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 114–516
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 33m
CHF 134–403
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 106–325
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 8m
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 16m
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
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 52m
CHF 190–587
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof 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
7h 51m
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
7h 22m
CHF 131–499

Paderborn to Zurich by train

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Distance: 715.1 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Zürich HB via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Zurich Bus Station via Frankfurt central train station in around 11h 55m.

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