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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Heilbronn is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Heilbronn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Heilbronn central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Singen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Zurich to Heilbronn?

The distance between Zurich and Heilbronn is 254 km. The road distance is 246.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Heilbronn without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Zurich to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Heilbronn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Heilbronn train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Zurich to Heilbronn is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Zurich to Heilbronn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Heilbronn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Heilbronn is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Zurich to Heilbronn.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Heilbronn?

Book your Zurich to Heilbronn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

There are 782+ hotels available in Heilbronn.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex18 / ...
2h 59m
€35–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heilbronn central train stationbus FlixBus N184
4h 5m
€19–35
Train
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 Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 1m
€54–216
Drive 246.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Heilbronncar 246.4 km
2h 48m
€43–63
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 29m
€118–309
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 Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 1m
€46–209

Zurich to Heilbronn by train

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Distance: 254 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Singen and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heilbronn central train station once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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