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Compare bus and train for Donaueschingen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donaueschingen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 21m 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.
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How to get from Donaueschingen to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donaueschingen to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:15 AM2h08Donaueschingen9:23 AMZurich$311One-way0 transfers
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7:15 AM2h08Donaueschingen9:23 AMZurich$311One-way0 transfers
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7:15 AM2h08Donaueschingen9:23 AMZurich$311One-way0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donaueschingen and Zurich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Donaueschingen station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
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