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Compare train, bus, and flight for Esslingen am Neckar to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esslingen am Neckar to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. 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 bus costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €378.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€56 Average price | €378 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 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 Esslingen am Neckar to Zurich:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Zurich costing on average €56.
A bus is €342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Esslingen am Neckar to Zurich costing on average €378.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 5h 31m versus 2h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Esslingen am Neckar to Zurich
How to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:55 AM3h28Esslingen am Neckar12:23 PMZurichFind prices2 transfers
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8:55 AM3h28Esslingen am Neckar12:23 PMZurichFind prices2 transfers
Fastest
8:13 AM3h10Esslingen am Neckar11:23 AMZurich€801One-way2 transfers
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10:55 AM3h28Esslingen am Neckar2:23 PMZurichFind prices2 transfers
12:55 PM3h28Esslingen am Neckar4:23 PMZurichFind prices2 transfers
2:55 PM3h28Esslingen am Neckar6:23 PMZurichFind prices2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Zurich:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Zurich costing on average €56.
A bus is €342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Esslingen am Neckar to Zurich costing on average €378.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Esslingen am Neckar and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Esslingen (Neckar) station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Eurowings, Cityjet, Austrian Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss.
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