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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ellwangen is to bus and train which costs €30 - €85 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ellwangen is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ellwangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Ellwangen. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Aalen, ZOB via Hauptbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Ellwangen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ellwangen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Ellwangen, Bahnhof via Singen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ellwangen?

The distance between Zurich and Ellwangen is 320 km. The road distance is 272.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Ellwangen without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Zurich to Ellwangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ellwangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ellwangen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Ellwangen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ellwangen is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Zurich to Ellwangen bus arrive?

Zurich to Ellwangen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Stuttgart station.

Where does the Zurich to Ellwangen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Ellwangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ellwangen is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Zurich to Ellwangen.

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

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Where can I stay near Ellwangen?

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Zurich to Ellwangen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Ellwangen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Ellwangen, Bahnhoftrain Re1
4h 26m
€56–195
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus
2. Take the train from Flughafen/Messe to Schorndorftrain S2
3. Take the train from Schorndorf to Ellwangen, Bahnhoftrain Re1
5h 3m
€34–81
Drive 272.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ellwangencar 272.8 km
3h 25m
€50–71
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Ellwangen, Bahnhoftrain
3h 53m
€122–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hauptbf to Aalen, ZOBbus Ev
5h 5m
€40–59
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Ellwangen, Bahnhoftrain Re1
5h 26m
€51–122

Zurich to Ellwangen by train

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Distance: 320 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ellwangen, Bahnhof via Singen and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Ellwangen, Bahnhof via Stuttgart, Hauptbf, Aalen, ZOB, and Aalen, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 5m.

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