There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Alsace by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestattrain Ter
3h 29m€59–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 7m€15–25Drive 178 km
- Drive from Zurich to Alsacecar 178 km
1h 56m€33–47Bus via Zurich Bus Station
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmarbus FlixBus N837
4h 32m€18–28
Zurich to Alsace by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alsace is to bus which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alsace is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Alumnat via Selestat Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Selestat via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Zurich and Alsace is 191 km. The road distance is 178 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Alsace without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Zurich to Alsace, including transfers.
Zurich to Alsace bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Alsace train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Alsace is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alsace, Grand Est, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Scherwiller Gare via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Selestat, and Selestat Gare in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Colmar 4 times a day. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestat
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Alsace bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Colmar station.
Zurich to Alsace train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alsace is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Zurich to Alsace.
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