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

The cheapest way to get from Recklinghausen to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Recklinghausen to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Recklinghausen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Recklinghausen to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from RE Viehtor and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Herne Bf and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Recklinghausen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Recklinghausen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Essen Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Recklinghausen to Zurich?

The distance between Recklinghausen and Zurich is 683 km. The road distance is 611.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Recklinghausen to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 7h 35m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Recklinghausen to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Recklinghausen to Zurich bus from?

Recklinghausen to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Recklinghausen to Zurich train from?

Recklinghausen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Recklinghausen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Recklinghausen to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 7h 35m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Recklinghausen to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Recklinghausen to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Recklinghausen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Recklinghausen to Zurich is 611 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Recklinghausen to Zurich.

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

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Recklinghausen to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 10 ways to get from Recklinghausen to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
7h 35m
CHF 124–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07
12h 36m
CHF 55–87
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Herne to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 29m
Drive 611.4 km
1. Drive from Recklinghausen to Zurichcar 611.4 km
6h 3m
CHF 102–148
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
10h 35m
CHF 75–164
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 41m
CHF 92–273
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 49m
CHF 138–315
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
6h 9m
CHF 94–248
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 8m
CHF 185–499
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
6h 49m
CHF 138–356

Recklinghausen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 682.8 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Zürich HB via Essen Hbf and Basel SBB in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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