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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bonn is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bonn is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich Bus Station station and arriving at Bonn Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bonn Stadthaus via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Siegburg Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bonn?

The distance between Zurich and Bonn is 567 km. The road distance is 509.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Bonn without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 16m and costs €100 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Zurich to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bonn bus from?

Zurich to Bonn bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bonn train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Bonn?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bonn is to train via Basel which takes 6h 16m and costs €100 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Zurich to Bonn bus arrive?

Zurich to Bonn bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Bonn Hbf station.

Where does the Zurich to Bonn train arrive?

Zurich to Bonn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bonn is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Zurich to Bonn.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bonn?

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There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Bonn by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 49 / ...
6h 16m
€100–444
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 30m
€40–70
Drive 509.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bonncar 509.1 km
5h 15m
€90–130
Fly Zurich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 18m
€78–200
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Hbftrain 55 / ...
6h 30m
€110–283
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
8h 18m
€121–469
Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bonn Hbftrain
4h 54m
€95–275
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
4h 56m
€105–312
Fly Zurich Airport to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Hbftrain
6h 25m
€138–446
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
6h 16m
€158–510

Zurich to Bonn by train and tram

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 566.7 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bonn, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bonn Stadthaus via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €52–56 and the journey takes 6h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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