How to travel from Bonn to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bonn to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $61.

Distance: 241 miles (389 km)

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Bus

$126

Average price

$172

Average price

$49

Average price

Cheapest

6h 45m

Average total duration

6h 15m

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30m

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4h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 9m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

Most popular airline

FlixBus

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from Bonn to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:05AM12h35
Bonn, Museumsmeile
12:40PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$431One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:05AM12h35
Bonn, Museumsmeile
12:40PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$431One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW768
06:30PM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:30PMZurich Airport
$2351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 1940 · ICE 279 · IC 775
09:03AM5h57
Bonn Hbf
03:00PMZurich HB
$861One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10608 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+TGVTGV 9211
08:47AM5h39
Bonn-Beuel station
02:26PMZurich HB
$1181One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn25414 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+TGVTGV 9211
08:33AM5h53
Bonn Hbf
02:26PMZurich HB
$1181One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:15PM16h15
Bonn, Museumsmeile
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$441One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:40AM17h20
Bonn, Museumsmeile
09:00PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$561One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW6 · EW8762
03:00PM4h25
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:25PMZurich Airport
$1841One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9040 · EW8764
07:00AM6h35
Dusseldorf Airport
01:35PMZurich Airport
$1921One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW8041 · EW8764
08:40AM4h55
Dusseldorf Airport
01:35PMZurich Airport
$2271One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bonn 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 Bonn to Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bonn and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $34 (€28).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Zurich costing on average $47 (€38).

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Zurich costing on average $61 (€50).

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

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 9h 40m.

The distance from Bonn to Zurich is approximately 241 miles (389 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Zurich is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn 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 Bonn to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings , SWISS, Smartwings, Air Baltic, LAER to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bonn to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Smartwings, Air Baltic, LAER.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bonn 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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