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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Pforzheim is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Pforzheim is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Pforzheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Pforzheim Schmuckmuseum via Böblingen and Weil der Stadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Pforzheim?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Pforzheim Hbf via Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Zurich to Pforzheim?

The distance between Zurich and Pforzheim is 251 km. The road distance is 220.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Pforzheim without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 43m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Zurich to Pforzheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Pforzheim bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Pforzheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Pforzheim?

The best way to get from Zurich to Pforzheim is to train via Basel which takes 3h 35m and costs €45 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Zurich to Pforzheim bus arrive?

Zurich to Pforzheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Böblingen central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Pforzheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Pforzheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Pforzheim is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Zurich to Pforzheim.

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

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Pforzheim 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 Stuttgart Hbf to Pforzheim Hbftrain Re
2h 43m
€33–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Böblingen central bus stationbus FlixBus N24 / ...
5h 47m
€22–35
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 35m
€49–224
Drive 220.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Pforzheimcar 220.1 km
2h 32m
€39–56
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Pforzheim Hbftrain
3h 13m
€116–324
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Horb Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 87
3. Take the train from Horb Bahnhof/ZOB to Pforzheim Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 29m
€43–164

Zurich to Pforzheim by train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 250.9 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Pforzheim Hbf via Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Hbf in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Böblingen central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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