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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Altstadt is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Altstadt is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Altstadt?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Frankfurt central train station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Altstadt?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Zurich to Altstadt?

The distance between Zurich and Altstadt is 419 km. The road distance is 371.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Altstadt without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €90 - €140.

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

The train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Altstadt bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Altstadt train from?

Zurich to Altstadt train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Altstadt?

The best way to get from Zurich to Altstadt is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €90 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €220 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Altstadt bus arrive?

Zurich to Altstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Altstadt train arrive?

Zurich to Altstadt train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Altstadt?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Altstadt is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Zurich to Altstadt.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Altstadt?

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Zurich to Altstadt - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Altstadt by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, or plane

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
4h 10m
€90–140
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 59m
€29–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N474 / ...
6h 15m
€35–65
Drive 371.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Altstadtcar 371.3 km
4h
€65–94
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Frankfurttrain Ice / ...
4h 14m
€153–454
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4h 53m
€95–469
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3h 40m
€92–219
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
5h
€148–387
Fly Zurich Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
4h 27m
€141–444

Zurich to Altstadt by train (Trenitalia)

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Distance: 418.9 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Altstadt, Hesse, Germany?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Frankfurt central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 15m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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