What is the cheapest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Rhineland-Palatinate and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Bodelschwinghstraße and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Mainz central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rhineland-Palatinate and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland?

The distance between Rhineland-Palatinate and Switzerland is 316 km. The road distance is 369.7 km.

How do I travel from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 310.

How long does it take to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland bus from?

Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland train from?

Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train, bus or fly from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 310 and takes 5h 27m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland bus arrive?

Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland train arrive?

Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland is 370 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland.

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There are 8 ways to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2h 38m
CHF 109–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 476
9h 15m
CHF 37–61
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
5h 27m
CHF 70–308
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
7h
CHF 41–119
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 47m
CHF 85–214
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
4h 4m
CHF 123–258
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
7h 37m
CHF 49–99
Drive 369.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Zurichcar 369.7 km
3h 59m
CHF 60–87

Rhineland-Palatinate to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 315.8 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa City fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 27m.

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