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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Elzach is to bus and line 200 bus which costs €12 - €20 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Elzach is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Elzach?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Elzach. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Elzach Bahnhofstraße via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Elzach?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Elzach. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Elzach Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Zurich to Elzach?

The distance between Zurich and Elzach is 178 km. The road distance is 132.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Elzach without a car is to train via Basel which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Zurich to Elzach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Elzach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Elzach train from?

Zurich to Elzach train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Elzach?

The best way to get from Zurich to Elzach is to train via Basel which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus and line 200 bus, which costs €12 - €20 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Zurich to Elzach bus arrive?

Zurich to Elzach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Zurich to Elzach train arrive?

Zurich to Elzach train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Elzach?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Elzach is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Zurich to Elzach.

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

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Where can I stay near Elzach?

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Zurich to Elzach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 200 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Elzach by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Elzach Bahnhoftrain S2
2h 58m
€50–192
Bus, line 200 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Elzach Bahnhofstraßebus 200
4h 2m
€12–19
Drive 132.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Elzachcar 132.3 km
2h 7m
€24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Elzach Bahnhoftrain S2
3h 1m
€83–217

Zurich to Elzach by train

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Distance: 177.7 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Elzach Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, and Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Elzach Bahnhofstraße via Freiburg and Freiburg Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 2m.

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