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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ettlingen is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ettlingen is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ettlingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Ettlingen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Ettlingen Rathaus via Ettlingen Bunsenstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Ettlingen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ettlingen. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Ettlingen Stadt via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ettlingen?

The distance between Zurich and Ettlingen is 289 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Ettlingen without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Zurich to Ettlingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ettlingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ettlingen train from?

Zurich to Ettlingen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Ettlingen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ettlingen is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Zurich to Ettlingen bus arrive?

Zurich to Ettlingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Ettlingen train arrive?

Zurich to Ettlingen train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Ettlingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ettlingen is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Zurich to Ettlingen.

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

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Where can I stay near Ettlingen?

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Zurich to Ettlingen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Ettlingen by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, or plane

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
3h 17m
€60–110
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbfnighttrain Nj
3h 34m
€24–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
4h 23m
€51–80
Drive 222.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ettlingencar 222.5 km
3h 15m
€40–57
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 26m
€39–172
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 1m
€121–349

Zurich to Ettlingen by train (Trenitalia)

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Distance: 288.7 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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