How to travel from Aachen to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Zurich is a bus with an average price of Kč1569.

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Zurich:

A bus is Kč1518 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Zurich costing on average Kč3087.

A bus is Kč8061 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Zurich costing on average Kč9630.

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Bus takes on average 11h 23m.

The distance from Aachen to Zurich is approximately 260 miles (420 km).

The average frequency per day from Aachen to Zurich is:

• Around 46 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Zurich:

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines, ITA to go to Zurich by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Aachen to Zurich:

• 11 direct flights per day with Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Eurowings, Smartwings.

Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.