There are 7 ways to get from Trier to Switzerland by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly to Zurich Airport
best- Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3h 29mCHF 99–332Drive 401 km
cheapest- Drive from Trier to Zurichcar 401 km
4h 30mCHF 67–96Train via Basel
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 59mCHF 87–305Bus
- Take the bus from Pallien, Bitburger Straße to Luxembourgbus L32
- Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N837
8h 5mBus, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LUX - GVA
4h 36mCHF 82–296Bus via Luxembourg
- Take the bus from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 13mTrain
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
8h 34mCHF 102–165
Trier to Switzerland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trier to Switzerland is to drive which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Trier to Switzerland is to bus and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 340.
No, there is no direct bus from Trier to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Pallien, Bitburger Straße and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Luxembourg Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Trier to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Trier and Switzerland is 355 km. The road distance is 401 km.
The best way to get from Trier to Switzerland without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 310.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Trier to Switzerland, including transfers.
Trier to Switzerland bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Pallien, Bitburger Straße station.
Trier to Switzerland train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Trier to Switzerland is to train via Basel which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pallien, Bitburger Straße to Zürich Stadelhofen via Luxembourg, Luxembourg Gare Centrale, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–410
Flights from Luxembourg to Geneva International Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–290
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mobiliteit
Bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsback
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mobiliteit
Bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsback
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mobiliteit
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More Questions & Answers
Trier to Switzerland bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg station.
Trier to Switzerland train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Switzerland is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Trier to Switzerland.
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