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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Hoffenheim is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Hoffenheim is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Hoffenheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Hoffenheim. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Hoffenheim, Sinsheimer Straße via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Hoffenheim?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Hoffenheim. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Hoffenheim, Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Zurich to Hoffenheim?

The distance between Zurich and Hoffenheim is 386 km. The road distance is 263 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Hoffenheim without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 42m and costs €60 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Zurich to Hoffenheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Hoffenheim bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Hoffenheim train from?

Zurich to Hoffenheim train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Hoffenheim?

The best way to get from Zurich to Hoffenheim is to train via Basel which takes 4h 42m and costs €60 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Zurich to Hoffenheim bus arrive?

Zurich to Hoffenheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Zurich to Hoffenheim train arrive?

Zurich to Hoffenheim train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Hoffenheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Hoffenheim is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Zurich to Hoffenheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Hoffenheim?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Hoffenheim by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or train

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4h 42m
€61–263
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 57m
€31–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hoffenheim, Sinsheimer Straßebus S7
6h 24m
€35–53
Drive 263 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Hoffenheimcar 263 km
3h 27m
€47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Eppingentrain Re45
5h 43m
€75–130
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 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hoffenheim, Bahnhoftrain
4h 47m
€124–361
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
3. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hoffenheim, Bahnhoftrain
5h 28m
€109–288

Zurich to Hoffenheim by train

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Distance: 386.1 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Hoffenheim, Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hoffenheim, Sinsheimer Straße via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint and Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 24m.

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