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Compare train and bus for Baden-Baden to Zurich
Omio 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 $23. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$62 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $101 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 |
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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 Baden-Baden to Zurich:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baden-Baden to Zurich costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Baden-Baden to Zurich
How to get from Baden-Baden to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Baden-Baden to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4723 · IC 18711:29 AM3h54Baden-Baden station3:23 PMZurich HB$851One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
2549:30 AM5h10Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)2:40 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 103 · IC 79511:20 AM2h40Baden-Baden station2:00 PMZurich HB$1011One-way1 transfer
Other options
4719 · ICE 2779:29 AM3h31Baden-Baden station1:00 PMZurich HB$1161One-way1 transfer
4723 · ICE 71+
TGV 921111:29 AM2h57Baden-Baden station2:26 PMZurich HB$1161One-way2 transfers
ICE 101 · EC 1519:20 AM2h40Baden-Baden station12:00 PMZurich HB$1341One-way1 transfer
ICE 202+
DE43198:40 AM7h00Baden-Baden station3:40 PMZurich Airport$4671One-way1 transfer
ICE 106+
DE43112:40 PM5h55Baden-Baden station8:35 PMZurich Airport$4641One-way1 transfer
4712 · ICE 374 · ICE 612+
DE43199:28 AM6h12Baden-Baden station3:40 PMZurich Airport$4751One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Baden-Baden to Zurich:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baden-Baden to Zurich costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Baden-Baden and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Baden-Baden station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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