There are 4 ways to get from Switzerland to Alsace by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestattrain Ter
4h 32m€53–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmarbus FlixBus N837
5h 34m€16–30Drive 178 km
- Drive from Zurich to Alsacecar 178 km
1h 56m€32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zürich to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestattrain Ter
5h 39m€23–43
Switzerland to Alsace by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Alsace is to bus which costs €15 - €30 and takes 5h 34m.
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 station to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Alumnat via Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
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 32m.
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 32m and costs €50 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Switzerland to Alsace, including transfers.
Switzerland to Alsace bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus 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 32m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €30 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Alsace, Grand Est, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Gare via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Selestat, and Gare in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmar twice daily. Tickets cost €12–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
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)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Alsace bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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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