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

The cheapest way to get from Rothenburg to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 4 - SFr 6 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rothenburg to Zurich is to drive which takes 37 min and costs SFr 8 - SFr 13.

Is there a direct bus between Rothenburg and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Rothenburg to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Rothenburg, Flecken and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Lucerne Landenbergstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Rothenburg and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Rothenburg to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Emmenbrücke Kapf and arriving at Zürich HB via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Rothenburg to Zurich?

The distance between Rothenburg and Zurich is 61 km. The road distance is 52.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rothenburg to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Rothenburg to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rothenburg to Zurich bus from?

Rothenburg to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Rothenburg to Zurich train from?

Rothenburg to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Rothenburg to Zurich?

The best way to get from Rothenburg to Zurich is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 4 - SFr 6 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Rothenburg to Zurich bus arrive?

Rothenburg to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Rothenburg to Zurich train arrive?

Rothenburg to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Rothenburg to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Rothenburg to Zurich is 52 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Rothenburg to Zurich.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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There are 6 ways to get from Rothenburg to Zurich by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
1h 19m
CHF 20–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 26m
CHF 4–6
Drive 52.5 km
1. Drive from Rothenburg to Zurichcar 52.5 km
37 min
CHF 9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rothenburg to Zurichtaxi 52.5 km
37 min
CHF 230–290
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rothenburg, Flecken to Luzern, Bahnhofbus 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain 75
1h 51m
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Emmenbrücke Kapf to Zugtrain S1
2. Take the train from Zug to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S5
1h 57m
CHF 25–80

Rothenburg to Zurich by train

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Distance: 61.5 km
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Rothenburg, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Zürich HB every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 18–60 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 4–6 and the journey takes 1h.

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