What is the cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Germany?

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Germany is to night train which costs €50 - €150 and takes 12h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Switzerland to Germany?

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Germany is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Germany. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via S Südkreuz Bhf/Ostseite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Germany. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Zürich HB and S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Germany?

The distance between Switzerland and Germany is 177 km. The road distance is 787.1 km.

How do I travel from Switzerland to Germany without a car?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Germany without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs €330 - €1000.

How long does it take to get from Switzerland to Germany?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Switzerland to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Germany bus from?

Switzerland to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Germany train from?

Switzerland to Germany train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Stadelhofen station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Germany?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Germany is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €1000 and takes 9h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 15h 46m.

Where does the Switzerland to Germany bus arrive?

Switzerland to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where does the Switzerland to Germany train arrive?

Switzerland to Germany train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Schaffhausen station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Germany is 787 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Switzerland to Germany.

How do I get a train ticket from Switzerland to Germany?

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There are 7 ways to get from Switzerland to Germany by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2h 37m
€107–288
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 47m
€54–147
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
9h 45m
€333–955
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus FlixBus N42
15h 46m
€78–136
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ostcar
2. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlincar
10h 57m
€171–232
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
11h 16m
€169–734
Drive 787.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 787.1 km
8h 14m
€139–200

Switzerland to Germany by train

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Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Germany?

Swiss flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) twice daily. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €330–950 and the journey takes 8h 38m.

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