What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany is to night train which costs €55 - €150 and takes 13h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany?

The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station to Germany. However, there are services departing from Zurich Airport bus station and arriving at Memhardstr. via S Messe Nord and S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Zürich HB and S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany?

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Germany is 303 km. The road distance is 777.5 km.

How do I travel from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs €320 - €1100.

How long does it take to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany bus from?

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Airport bus station.

Where do I catch the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany train from?

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany?

The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €1100 and takes 9h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 14h 9m.

Where does the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany bus arrive?

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin central bus station.

Where does the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany train arrive?

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Berlin Ostbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany is 778 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Germany.

Can I share a ride from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Germany. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 11 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, or rideshare

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Fly to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
1h 26m
€87–200
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
13h 5m
€55–147
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
9h 52m
€325–1,014
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Berlin central bus stationbus FlixBus 234
14h 9m
€80–131
Fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
1h 22m
€106–273
Fly to Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
1h 36m
€110–259
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
1h 45m
€78–198
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
1h 29m
€79–192
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to München Ostcar
2. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlincar
10h 58m
€167–229
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Berlinrideshare 777.5 km
8h 7m
Drive 777.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlincar 777.5 km
8h 7m
€135–194

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Germany by train

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Distance: 302.9 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Germany?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA) hourly. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €320–1,000 and the journey takes 8h 38m.

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