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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Germany is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 13h 28m.

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 36m and costs €100 - €240.

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 Zurich Bus Station and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via S Südkreuz Bhf/Ostseite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

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 315 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 €350 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m 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 FlixBus, depart from Zurich 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 36m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €600 and takes 8h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 13h 28m.

Where does the Zurich to Germany bus arrive?

Zurich to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train 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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There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Germany by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2h 36m
€107–238
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 42m
€54–136
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
8h 42m
€351–561
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus 144
13h 28m
€73–108
Fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2h 37m
€118–312
Fly to Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2h 52m
€101–295
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3h 59m
€88–251
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 46m
€82–219
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
€168–365
Drive 787.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 787.1 km
8h 14m
€142–206

Zurich to Germany by train

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Distance: 315.1 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Germany?

Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, and Air Dolomiti fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA) hourly. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €350–600 and the journey takes 8h 38m.

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