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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Wuppertal is to bus and train which costs €60 - €80 and takes 7h 25m.

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 20m and costs €85 - €260.

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 €180 - €270.

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 train from?

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

Train or fly from Zurich to Wuppertal?

The best way to get from Zurich to Wuppertal is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €180 - €270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 4h 20m.

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?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Wuppertal.

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
€181–264
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Wuppertal Hbftrain 19 / ...
7h 25m
€63–76
Drive 574.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Wuppertalcar 574.2 km
5h 45m
€104–150
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 20m
€87–252
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Wuppertal Hbftrain 43
6h 19m
€109–232
Bus, train via Bonn
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the train from Bonn Un Campus to Wuppertal Hbftrain Rb
10h 49m
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 25m
€84–233
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Wuppertal Hbftrain
5h 29m
€139–295

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, Eurowings, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 2 hours.

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