There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Donaueschingen 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 Singentrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Singen to Donaueschingen Bahnhoftrain Re2
2h 5m€27–50Drive 84 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Donaueschingencar 84 km
1h 16m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Freiburgbus FlixBus 299 / ...
- Take the bus from Freiburg to Donaueschingenbus 101
4h 25m€19–29
Zurich to Donaueschingen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Donaueschingen is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Donaueschingen is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Donaueschingen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Donaueschingen via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Donaueschingen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Donaueschingen Bahnhof via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Zurich and Donaueschingen is 115 km. The road distance is 84 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Donaueschingen without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €26 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Zurich to Donaueschingen, including transfers.
Zurich to Donaueschingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Donaueschingen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Donaueschingen is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €29 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Donaueschingen, Germany?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Donaueschingen Bahnhof via Singen in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Donaueschingen via Freiburg in around 4h 25m.
Train from Zürich HB to Singen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Singen to Donaueschingen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Singen to Donaueschingen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Singen to Donaueschingen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Freiburg to Donaueschingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Donaueschingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.
Zurich to Donaueschingen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Singen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Donaueschingen is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Zurich to Donaueschingen.
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