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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rothenberg is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Rothenberg is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Rothenberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Rothenberg. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkasse via Heidelberg, Betriebshof and Hirschhorn, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Rothenberg?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rothenberg. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Hirschhorn, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Zurich to Rothenberg?

The distance between Zurich and Rothenberg is 394 km. The road distance is 310.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Rothenberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €85 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Zurich to Rothenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rothenberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rothenberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Rothenberg?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rothenberg is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Zurich to Rothenberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Rothenberg train arrive?

Zurich to Rothenberg train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Rothenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Rothenberg is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Zurich to Rothenberg.

Where can I stay near Rothenberg?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Rothenberg.

Zurich to Rothenberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Rothenberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hirschhorn, Bahnhoftrain S1 / ...
5h 46m
€85–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus N07 / ...
7h 2m
€30–47
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 2m
€33–105
Drive 310.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Rothenbergcar 310.5 km
3h 49m
€54–78
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hirschhorn, Bahnhoftrain S1 / ...
6h 4m
€86–321
Fly, train, line 54 bus
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 Hirschhorn, Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the bus from Hirschhorn, Bahnhof to Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkassebus
6h 7m

Zurich to Rothenberg by train and bus

16Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.4 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Rothenberg, Hesse, Germany?

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Oberzent-Rothenberg Sparkasse via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Hirschhorn, Bahnhof, and Hirschhorn, Bahnhof in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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