What is the cheapest way to get from Trier to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Zurich is to drive which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trier to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Trier to Zurich is to bus and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier to Zurich 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 2m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zürich HB via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Trier to Zurich?

The distance between Trier and Zurich is 355 km. The road distance is 401 km.

How do I travel from Trier to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Trier to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200.

How long does it take to get from Trier to Zurich?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Trier to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Zurich bus from?

Trier to Zurich bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Pallien, Bitburger Straße station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Zurich train from?

Trier to Zurich train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Zurich?

The best way to get from Trier to Zurich is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Trier to Zurich bus arrive?

Trier to Zurich bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg station.

Where does the Trier to Zurich train arrive?

Trier to Zurich train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trier to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Zurich is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Trier to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Trier to Zurich?

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There are 6 ways to get from Trier to Zurich by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Luxembourg, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3h 29m
CHF 99–332
Drive 401 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Trier to Zurichcar 401 km
4h 30m
CHF 67–97
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 46m
CHF 82–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pallien, Bitburger Straße to Luxembourgbus L32
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N837
8h 2m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
5h 43m
CHF 115–308
Bus via Luxembourg
1. Take the bus from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 9m

Trier to Zurich by train

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Distance: 355.3 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pallien, Bitburger Straße to Zurich Bus Station via Luxembourg and Luxembourg Gare Centrale in around 8h 2m.

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