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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bonn Hbf is to bus via Bonn UN Campus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bonn Hbf is to fly and train which takes 4h 15m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bonn Hbf?

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 Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bonn Hbf. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Siegburg Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bonn Hbf?

The distance between Zurich and Bonn Hbf is 567 km. The road distance is 510.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Bonn Hbf without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 19m and costs €100 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Zurich to Bonn Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bonn Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bonn Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Bonn Hbf?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bonn Hbf is to train via Basel which takes 6h 19m and costs €100 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €51 - €55 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Bonn Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Bonn Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Bonn Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bonn Hbf is 511 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Zurich to Bonn Hbf.

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

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Where can I stay near Bonn Hbf?

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Zurich to Bonn Hbf - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Bonn Hbf 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 19m
€100–445
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
9h 15m
€44–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 30m
€51–55
Drive 510.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bonn Hbfcar 510.8 km
5h 14m
€89–129
Fly Zurich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
4h 15m
€81–218
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
€115–293
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
5h
€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
€138–441
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 20m
€158–501

Zurich to Bonn Hbf by train and tram

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 567.3 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bonn Hbf via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €51–55 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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