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

The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pforzheim to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Pforzheim and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Pforzheim to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim Schmuckmuseum and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Weil der Stadt and Böblingen central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Pforzheim and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Pforzheim to Zurich?

The distance between Pforzheim and Zurich is 251 km. The road distance is 217.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Zurich without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Pforzheim to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pforzheim to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pforzheim to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Pforzheim to Zurich?

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 4h and costs SFr 55 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Pforzheim to Zurich bus arrive?

Pforzheim to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Pforzheim to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pforzheim to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Pforzheim to Zurich is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Pforzheim to Zurich.

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

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Pforzheim to Zurich - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Pforzheim to Zurich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 41m
CHF 31–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Böblingen central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24 / ...
6h 23m
CHF 22–35
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
4h
CHF 55–235
Drive 217.5 km
1. Drive from Pforzheim to Zurichcar 217.5 km
2h 33m
CHF 37–53
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3h 27m
CHF 110–310
Train
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Horb Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
2. Take the train from Horb Bahnhof/ZOB to Schaffhausentrain 87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
5h 2m
CHF 38–158

Pforzheim to Zurich by train

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Distance: 251.2 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Böblingen central bus station to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 17–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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