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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Elchingen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Elchingen is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Elchingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Elchingen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Unterelchingen via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, Ulm Egertweg and Ulm Wielandstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Elchingen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Elchingen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Unterelchingen via Schaffhausen, Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and Ulm Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Zurich to Elchingen?

The distance between Zurich and Elchingen is 249 km. The road distance is 206.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Elchingen without a car is to train via Friedrichshafen which takes 5h 17m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Zurich to Elchingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Elchingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Elchingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Elchingen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Elchingen is to train via Friedrichshafen which takes 5h 17m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Zurich to Elchingen bus arrive?

Zurich to Elchingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where does the Zurich to Elchingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Elchingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Elchingen is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Zurich to Elchingen.

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

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Where can I stay near Elchingen?

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Zurich to Elchingen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Elchingen by train, bus, or car

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Train via Friedrichshafen
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re3
3. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
5h 17m
€61–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus FlixBus N42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Ulmbus FlixBus 283 / ...
7h 47m
€32–51
Drive 206.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Elchingencar 206.3 km
2h 49m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Singen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
5h 38m
€57–120
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Tuttlingen Bahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Tuttlingen Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 26m
€57–166

Zurich to Elchingen by train and foot

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Elchingen, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Elchingen via Schaffhausen, Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Ulm Hbf, and Unterelchingen in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Elchingen via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, Ulm, Ulm Egertweg, Ulm Wielandstraße, and Unterelchingen in around 7h 47m.

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