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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Germany is to night train which costs €55 - €140 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Germany is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Germany. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Berlin Alexanderplatz via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Germany. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Zurich to Germany?

The distance between Zurich and Germany is 177 km. The road distance is 787.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Germany without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €280 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Zurich to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Germany bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Germany train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Germany?

The best way to get from Zurich to Germany is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €420 and takes 8h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €120 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Zurich to Germany bus arrive?

Zurich to Germany bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Zurich to Germany train arrive?

Zurich to Germany train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Berlin Ostbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Germany is 787 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Zurich to Germany.

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

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Where can I stay near Germany?

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Zurich to Germany - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Germany by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Stuttgart Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2h 37m
€107–309
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 44m
€55–138
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
8h 42m
€287–418
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Alexanderplatzbus 070 / ...
14h 33m
€99–114
Fly to Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2h 52m
€95–292
Fly to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3h 41m
€106–226
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 46m
€76–217
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 4m
€87–229
Train via Singen
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Singen to Berlin Hbftrain 12
10h 13m
€173–345
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ostcar
2. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlincar
10h 57m
€172–234
Drive 787.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 787.1 km
8h 14m
€142–205

Zurich to Germany by train

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Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Germany?

Swiss flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) twice daily. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €280–420 and the journey takes 8h 38m.

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