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How to get fromZurich to Des Moinesby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Des Moines by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ZRH - DSM
    16h 14m
    $323–981

  2. Fly Zurich Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ZRH - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    18h 34m
    $301–1,133

  3. Fly Zurich Airport to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ZRH - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 24m
    $320–1,163

  4. Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MXP - DSM
    19h 4m
    $369–1,152

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,683.4 mi
  • Duration: 16h 14m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.

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