There are 4 ways to get from Switzerland to Alsace by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestattrain Ter
4h 38m€51–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 44m€19–37Drive 178 km
- Drive from Zurich to Alsacecar 178 km
1h 56m€31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Strasbourgbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
7h 38m€30–52
Switzerland to Alsace by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Alsace is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Alsace is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Alumnat via Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Selestat via Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Switzerland and Alsace is 193 km. The road distance is 178 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Alsace without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €50 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Switzerland to Alsace, including transfers.
Switzerland to Alsace bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Switzerland to Alsace train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Alsace is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Alsace, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Gare via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Selestat, and Gare in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Colmar twice daily. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestat
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Scherwiller
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Alsace bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Colmar station.
Switzerland to Alsace train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Alsace is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Switzerland to Alsace.
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