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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$143
Fastest journey
11 h 59 m
Average duration
12 h 37 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
820 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poznan to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poznan to Zurich will cost around $143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Poznan to Zurich without transferring at least 2 times.
EC 42 · ICE 699 · IC 60403
EC 42 · ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 559
EC 46 · ICE 695 · ICE 77 · IR 2055
EC 248 · ICE 599 · ICE 109
EC 430 · ICE 1503 · ICE 2595 · ICE 595
EC 230 · S15 · ICE 848 · ICE 75
EC 248 · ICE 599 · ICE 109
EC 430 · ICE 1503 · ICE 2595 · ICE 595
EC 246 · ICE 931 · ICE 1509 · 88620
EC 230 · 3511 · ICE 377 · IR 1991Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 509 miles (820 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$178 Average price | $271 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 56m Average total duration 16h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Zurich:
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Zurich costing on average $178 (€144).
A bus is $174 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Zurich costing on average $271 (€219).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 43m.
Bus takes on average 16h 26m.
Tickets start at around $178 (€144) compared to roughly $294 (€238) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $116 (€93). The journey takes 12h 43m versus 10h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Poznan to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 248 · ICE 599 · ICE 109 | On time 7:27 AM Poznań Główny | 12h33 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
EC 246 · ICE 931 · ICE 1509 · 88620 | On time 9:27 AM Poznań Główny | 12h56 | 10:23 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
EC 246 · ICE 931 · ICE 75+ TGV 9223 | On time 9:27 AM Poznań Główny | 12h59 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
EC 230 · S15 · ICE 848 · ICE 75 | On time 10:27 AM Poznań Główny | 11h59 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
EC 230 · 3511 · ICE 377 · IR 1991 | On time 10:27 AM Poznań Główny | 12h57 | 11:24 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
EC 48 · ICE 693 · ICE 203 · IR 1993 | On time 11:27 AM Poznań Główny | 12h57 | 12:24 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
EC 46 · ICE 695 · ICE 77 · IR 2055 | On time 1:27 PM Poznań Główny | 16h22 | 5:49 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
EC 42 · ICE 699 · IC 60403 | On time 5:27 PM Poznań Główny | 14h38 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
EC 42 · ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 559 | On time 5:27 PM Poznań Główny | 13h59 | 7:26 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
EC 40 · 4369 · ICE 273 | On time 7:27 PM Poznań Główny | 14h33 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
R 78535 · 5150 · S5 · ICE 279 | 8:06 PM Poznań Główny | 18h54 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
IC 3830 · TLK 58112 · R 80413 · 5150 | 9:41 PM Poznań Główny | 17h19 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
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Trains from Poznan to Zurich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) but you can travel from only $64 (€52) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 509 miles (820 km) distance in 11h 30m.
Distance 509 miles (820 km) |
Average train duration 12h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 11h 30m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
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Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis and leave small change in cafes if service was good.
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