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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Wuppertal is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Wuppertal is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Wuppertal?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Wuppertal. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Wuppertal Hbf via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Wuppertal?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Wuppertal. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Wuppertal Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Zurich to Wuppertal?

The distance between Zurich and Wuppertal is 621 km. The road distance is 574.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Wuppertal without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €210 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Zurich to Wuppertal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Wuppertal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Wuppertal train from?

Zurich to Wuppertal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Wuppertal?

The best way to get from Zurich to Wuppertal is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €210 - €700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €240 and takes 4h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Wuppertal bus arrive?

Zurich to Wuppertal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Zurich to Wuppertal train arrive?

Zurich to Wuppertal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Wuppertal?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Wuppertal is 574 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Zurich to Wuppertal.

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

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Where can I stay near Wuppertal?

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Zurich to Wuppertal - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Wuppertal by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wuppertal Hbftrain 19 / ...
5h 39m
€217–675
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
11h 30m
€50–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wuppertal Hbftrain 10 / ...
7h 47m
Drive 574.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Wuppertalcar 574.2 km
5h 45m
€101–146
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 21m
€84–239
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Wuppertal Hbftrain 43
6h 39m
€127–518
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Wuppertal Hbftrain
4h 27m
€90–245
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Wuppertal Hbftrain
5h 12m
€127–379

Zurich to Wuppertal by train

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Distance: 620.8 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Wuppertal Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, Swiss, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours.

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