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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Zurich is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 25m.

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 27m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

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 85 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m 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 FlixBus, depart from Trier central train 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 85 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Trier to Zurich bus arrive?

Trier to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Trier to Zurich?

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There are 5 ways to get from Trier to Zurich by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, 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 27m
CHF 94–293
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Freiburgbus 011
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
7h 25m
CHF 32–54
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 85–202
Drive 401 km
1. Drive from Trier to Zurichcar 401 km
4h 30m
CHF 66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof 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 27m

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 Trier central train station to Zurich Bus Station via Freiburg in around 7h 25m.

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