There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Penthalaz by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
2h 32mCHF 76–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lausannebus 144 / ...
4h 4mCHF 21–37Drive 211.9 km
- Drive from Zurich to Penthalazcar 211.9 km
2h 24mCHF 36–51Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3h 36mCHF 127–350
Zurich to Penthalaz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Penthalaz is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Penthalaz is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Penthalaz. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Lausanne, gare via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Penthalaz. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Cossonay-Penthalaz via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Zurich and Penthalaz is 224 km. The road distance is 211.9 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Penthalaz without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Zurich to Penthalaz, including transfers.
Zurich to Penthalaz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Penthalaz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Penthalaz is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Penthalaz, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Renens VD hourly. Tickets cost CHF 70–100 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lausanne 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 17–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Train from Zürich HB to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–21
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Penthalaz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Zurich to Penthalaz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Penthalaz is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Zurich to Penthalaz.
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