How to travel from Darmstadt to Zurich

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Travel Information between Darmstadt and Zurich

distanceDistance172 miles (278 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$24 - $174
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $24 (€21) • 9 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $34 (€30) • 4 h 36 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 172 miles (278 km) by train, bus or flight to Zurich from Darmstadt. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Darmstadt to Zurich.

Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Darmstadt to Zurich

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 113 22Cheapest 268
Average price 117 32Cheapest 268
Average duration3h 56m9h 20m12h 25m
Direct Options
First departure12:08 AM1:05 AM6:15 AM
Last departure11:30 PM11:30 PM10:45 PM
No. of daily departures9122
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • FlixTrain
  • FlixBus
  • BlaBlaCar
  • Lufthansa

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from Darmstadt to Zurich

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

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

FlixBus
11:15PM9h20
Darmstadt
08:35AMZurich
$321One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
11:15PM9h20
Darmstadt
08:35AMZurich
$321One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
11:15PM9h20
Darmstadt
08:35AMZurich
$321One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Darmstadt to Zurich on FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel between Darmstadt and Zurich. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Darmstadt to Zurich

      FAQs: 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 Darmstadt to Zurich.
      FAQs

      There are 3 travel options from Darmstadt to Zurich: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Zurich from Darmstadt is by taking a bus, which costs on average $24 (€21).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Darmstadt to Zurich:

      Taking a bus costs $150 (€130) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $174 (€151) for the same trip.

      A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Zurich costing on average $34 (€30).

      The fastest way to get to Zurich from Darmstadt is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 36 min.

      Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

      Bus takes on average 9 h 20 min.

      Flight takes on average 12 h 25 min.

      The distance is approximately 172 miles (278 km) from Darmstadt to Zurich.

      The average frequency per day from Darmstadt to Zurich is:

      • 1 bus per day.
      • 2 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darmstadt and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darmstadt to Zurich:

      • Buses most often depart from Darmstadt at Darmstadt Hbf and arrive in Zurich at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).

      The following travel companies offer services from Darmstadt to Zurich:

      • BlaBlaCar or FlixBus can get you to Zurich by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Darmstadt to Zurich for $24 (€21) on Omio.
      • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Zurich by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Darmstadt to Zurich tickets on Omio for $283 (€246).
      • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Darmstadt to Zurich tickets on Omio for $34 (€30).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Darmstadt to Zurich with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Zurich with FlixBus.

      Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Darmstadt to Zurich often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Darmstadt and Zurich itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Zurich and any of these top destinations today!

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