How to travel from Aachen to Zurich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aachen to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $67.

Distance: 260 miles (420 km)

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$139

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$160

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$65

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6h 52m

Average total duration

6h 22m

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30m

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4h 8m

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1h 8m

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3h 0m

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9h 10m

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8h 40m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.4 - 1.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Aachen to Zurich

How to get from Aachen to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Aachen to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus
03:50PM16h05
Aachen
07:55AMZurich
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus
03:50PM16h05
Aachen
07:55AMZurich
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:15PM11h30
Aachen
08:45AMZurich
$571One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:10PM11h40
Aachen
08:50AMZurich
$621One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

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

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Zurich costing on average $67 (€54).

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Zurich costing on average $71 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 8m.

Bus takes on average 11h 30m.

The distance from Aachen to Zurich is approximately 260 miles (420 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Zurich is:
  • Around 40 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 bus, train, 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.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Smartwings, LAER, TUIfly, Air Baltic, SWISS to go to Zurich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aachen to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Smartwings, LAER, Air Baltic, SWISS.
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.

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