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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 70 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Venlo station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Venlo Station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via D-Flughafen Terminal S and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Venlo and arriving at Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Venlo to Zurich?

The distance between Venlo and Zurich is 665 km. The road distance is 610.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 28m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Venlo to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Zurich bus from?

Venlo to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venlo Station.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Zurich train from?

Venlo to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Venlo station.

Train or bus from Venlo to Zurich?

The best way to get from Venlo to Zurich is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 28m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 70 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Venlo to Zurich bus arrive?

Venlo to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf Airport station.

Where does the Venlo to Zurich train arrive?

Venlo to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Venlo to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Zurich is 611 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Venlo to Zurich.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Venlo to Zurich?

Book your Venlo to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Venlo to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Venlo to Zurich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Venlo to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
7h 28m
CHF 81–233
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain 20097 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N11
12h 54m
CHF 55–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Düsseldorf Airportbus N116
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
12h 28m
CHF 59–68
Drive 610.8 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Zurichcar 610.8 km
6h 5m
CHF 105–152
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
5h 8m
CHF 85–230
Train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain 20097 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
10h 48m
CHF 71–157
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
5h 35m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Blerick to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
6h
CHF 131–311
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Blerick to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 4m
CHF 139–356
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Blerick to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
4. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
6h 40m
CHF 107–263
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Roermond to Maastrichttrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
8h 8m
CHF 137–412

Venlo to Zurich by train

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Distance: 665 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Venlo, Netherlands and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Venlo to Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venlo Station to Zurich Bus Station via Düsseldorf Airport, D-Flughafen Terminal S, D-Worringer Platz, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 12h 28m.

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