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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Wittenberg is to bus and train which costs €65 - €160 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Wittenberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs €70 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Wittenberg?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Wittenberg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Zurich to Wittenberg?

The distance between Zurich and Wittenberg is 776 km. The road distance is 695 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Wittenberg without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Zurich to Wittenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Wittenberg train from?

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

Where does the Zurich to Wittenberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Wittenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Wittenberg is 695 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Zurich to Wittenberg.

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

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Where can I stay near Wittenberg?

There are 195+ hotels available in Wittenberg.

Zurich to Wittenberg - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Wittenberg by plane, train, bus, night train, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
5h 12m
€72–291
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
9h 45m
€57–331
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain 11
9h 5m
€149–311
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus N95 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
12h 15m
€65–152
Fly Zurich Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
6h 55m
€169–414
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
6h 17m
€73–338
Fly Zurich Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
6h 18m
€176–528
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
4. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
7h 1m
€139–479
Train, ferry to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Romanshorntrain
2. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
3. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FDH - BER
4. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
7h 14m
€168–546
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain 11
10h 7m
€146–317
Drive 695 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Wittenbergcar 695 km
7h 29m
€125–181

Zurich to Wittenberg by train

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Distance: 776.1 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 9h 5m.

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