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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €110 - €290.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Rhineland-Palatinate. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Mainz, Bodelschwinghstraße via Mainz, Hbf West/Taubertsbergb.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Zürich HB, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate?

The distance between Switzerland and Rhineland-Palatinate is 411 km. The road distance is 371.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 38m and costs €85 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate, including transfers.

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

Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

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

Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate is to train via Basel which takes 5h 38m and costs €85 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €230 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate train arrive?

Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate.

How do I get a train ticket from Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate?

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Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
5h 38m
€90–336
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus 476
9h 34m
€36–67
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
7h 2m
€41–126
Drive 371.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Mainzcar 371.6 km
3h 57m
€65–93
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
6h 12m
€91–162
Fly from Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3h 49m
€90–226
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3h 46m
€119–287

Switzerland to Rhineland-Palatinate by train

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Distance: 411 km
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What companies run services between Switzerland and Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mainz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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