What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia is to bus via Bonn UN Campus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich Bus Station station and arriving at Köln. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The distance between Zurich and North Rhine-Westphalia is 576 km. The road distance is 533.9 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €200 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf takes 5h 4m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus from?

Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The best way to get from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus arrive?

Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia train arrive?

Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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Where can I stay near North Rhine-Westphalia?

There are 1858+ hotels available in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 4m
€200–650
Bus via Bonn UN Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
10h 20m
€52–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 50m
Drive 533.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Colognecar 533.9 km
5h 24m
€93–134
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 1m
€82–220
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3h 45m
€81–205
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
4h 56m
€100–333
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Hbftrain
6h 24m
€131–435

Zurich to North Rhine-Westphalia by train

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Distance: 575.5 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €200–650 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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