How to travel from Bielefeld to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bielefeld to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. 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 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €50.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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€119

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€126

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€53

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8h 8m

Average total duration

7h 38m

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4h 8m

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1h 8m

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10h 37m

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10h 7m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.6 - 3.1kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Bielefeld to Zurich

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

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

FlixBus
05:25PM14h25
Bielefeld
07:50AMZurich
$761One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
05:25PM14h25
Bielefeld
07:50AMZurich
$761One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:25PM14h25
Bielefeld
07:50AMZurich
$761One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
12:53PM18h57
Bielefeld
07:50AMZurich
$861One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:50AM24h15
Bielefeld
07:05AMZurich
$991One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld to Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bielefeld and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $38 (€30).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Zurich costing on average $57 (€45).

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Zurich costing on average $63 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 19m.

Bus takes on average 13h 45m.

The distance from Bielefeld to Zurich is approximately 322 miles (519 km).
The average frequency per day from Bielefeld to Zurich is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bielefeld to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, National Express to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Smartwings, SWISS to go to Zurich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bielefeld to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Smartwings, SWISS.
Omio customers who travel from Bielefeld 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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