There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Schengen by train (TGV), 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 via Metz
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Apach Moselletrain Ter
6h 8m€103–236Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 20m€37–64Drive 374.9 km
- Drive from Zurich to Schengencar 374.9 km
4h 7m€66–95Fly, line 402 bus
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Schengen, Ennen am Dorefbus
3h 47m€100–313Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Thionvilletrain Tgv
6h 12m€110–237Bus via Saarbrücken
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N11
9h 4m€38–64
Zurich to Schengen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Schengen is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Schengen is to fly and line 402 bus which takes 3h 47m and costs €95 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Schengen, Ennen am Doref via Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Apach Moselle via Mulhouse Ville and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Zurich and Schengen is 424 km. The road distance is 374.9 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Schengen without a car is to train via Metz which takes 6h 8m and costs €100 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Zurich to Schengen, including transfers.
Zurich to Schengen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Schengen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Schengen is to train via Metz which takes 6h 8m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Schengen, Luxembourg?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Apach Moselle via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Metz Ville in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Luxembourg twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 5h 51m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–240
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250–340
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Thionville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Metz Ville to Apach Moselle
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Zürich to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- [email protected]
- Website
- mobiliteit.lu
Bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Schengen, Ennen am Doref
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mobiliteit.lu/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Schengen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Zurich to Schengen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Schengen is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Zurich to Schengen.
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