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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
$46
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
8
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Baden-Baden to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Baden-Baden to Zurich will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
It's difficult to get from Baden-Baden to Zurich without transferring at least once.
ICE 103 · IC 773
4723 · IC 187
4719 · ICE 277
4723 · ICE 279 · IC 775
ICE 101 · EC 151
ICE 101 · EC 151
ICE 103 · IC 773
ICE 103+
IC 773
4719 · ICE 277
4723 · ICE 279 · IC 775Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baden-Baden to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Baden-Baden to Zurich:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baden-Baden to Zurich costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
The journey is about 6m faster (2h 42m by train vs 2h 48m by car) and roughly $32 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($67 (€55) vs $98 (€81)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Baden-Baden to Zurich trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 101 · EC 151 | On time 9:20 AM Baden-Baden station | 2h40 | 12:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
4719 · ICE 277 | On time 9:29 AM Baden-Baden station | 3h31 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
RE2+ ICE 277 | On time 9:29 AM Baden-Baden station | 3h31 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · IC 795 | On time 11:20 AM Baden-Baden station | 2h40 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103+ IC 795 | On time 11:20 AM Baden-Baden station | 2h40 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
4723 · IC 187 | On time 11:29 AM Baden-Baden station | 3h54 | 3:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
4723 · ICE 71 · IR 2073 | 11:29 AM Baden-Baden station | 3h20 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RE2+ ICE 71+ IR 2073 | 11:29 AM Baden-Baden station | 3h20 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Baden-Baden to Zurich run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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