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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of L 318 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 318, while a flight costs an average of L 2,116.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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L 664 Average price | L 318 Average price Cheapest | L 2,116 Average price | L 832 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Zurich:
A bus is L 347 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Zurich costing on average L 664.
A bus is L 1,799 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Zurich costing on average L 2,116.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
Tickets start at around L 664 compared to roughly L 832 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 169. The journey takes 6h 23m versus 6h 3m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Zurich
How to get from Aachen to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:15 PM 14h25 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 12:40 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) L 251 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:15 PM 14h25 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 12:40 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) L 251 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
EW7626:50 AM 1h00 Cologne Bonn Airport 7:50 AM Zurich Airport L 734 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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92231:19 PM 9h07 Aachen Hbf 10:26 PM Zurich HB L 1,004 1 One-way 1 transfer- 9414+9219
7:19 AM 13h07 Aachen Hbf 8:26 PM Zurich HB L 1,050 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9438+9223
11:19 AM 11h07 Aachen Hbf 10:26 PM Zurich HB L 1,084 1 One-way 1 transfer
- EW9764
7:00 PM 1h10 Dusseldorf Airport 8:10 PM Zurich Airport L 705 1 One-way 0 transfers - EW9762
1:55 PM 1h10 Dusseldorf Airport 3:05 PM Zurich Airport L 705 1 One-way 0 transfers 
AF1407 · AF14145:15 PM 5h15 Dusseldorf Airport 10:30 PM Zurich Airport L 722 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Zurich:
A bus is L 347 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Zurich costing on average L 664.
A bus is L 1,799 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Zurich costing on average L 2,116.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Eurowings, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Qatar Airways, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings, CitizenPlane, Lot Polish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Eurostar, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air.
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