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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Hockenheim is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Hockenheim is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Hockenheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Hockenheim. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Hockenheim, Überführungstraße via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Hockenheim?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Hockenheim. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Hockenheim, Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Zurich to Hockenheim?

The distance between Zurich and Hockenheim is 321 km. The road distance is 281 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Hockenheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Zurich to Hockenheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Hockenheim bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Hockenheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Hockenheim?

The best way to get from Zurich to Hockenheim is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Zurich to Hockenheim bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Hockenheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Hockenheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Hockenheim is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Zurich to Hockenheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Hockenheim?

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Zurich to Hockenheim - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Hockenheim 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 50m
€73–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg central train stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
6h 52m
€26–45
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 8m
€34–108
Drive 281 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Hockenheimcar 281 km
3h 21m
€50–71
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4h 15m
€75–254
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hockenheim, Bahnhoftrain
4h 12m
€125–377
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 51m
€102–265

Zurich to Hockenheim by train (Trenitalia)

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Distance: 320.6 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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