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How to get fromZurich to Southern Germanyby train, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Southern Germany by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain train 87
    3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ellwangentrain train Re
    5h 4m
    €94–312

  2. Drive 284.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zurich to Southern Germanycar car 284.6 km
    3h 43m
    €50–72

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane ZRH - STR
    2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ellwangentrain train
    4h 32m
    €158–405

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Southern Germany via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, and Ellwangen in around 5h 4m.

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