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Compare train, bus, and flight for Flensburg to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Flensburg to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 513 miles (827 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$139 Average price | $162 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 31m Average total duration 13h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 27m Average total duration 22h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg 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 Flensburg to Zurich:
A bus is $47 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flensburg to Zurich costing on average $139 (€111).
A bus is $71 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flensburg to Zurich costing on average $162 (€130).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 1m.
Bus takes on average 22h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Flensburg to Zurich
How to get from Flensburg to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Flensburg to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM21h00Flensburg, Bahnhof9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$881One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM21h00Flensburg, Bahnhof9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$881One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX10597:15 PM1h20Hamburg Airport8:35 PMZurich Airport$5191One-way0 transfers
Other options
11185 · IC 60471 · IC 5637:17 PM14h09Flensburg station9:26 AMZurich HB$1041One-way2 transfers
11179 · ICE 619 · 16003 · IC 604084:17 PM16h48Flensburg station9:05 AMZurich HB$1191One-way3 transfers
11179 · ICE 619 · IC 1814:17 PM17h06Flensburg station9:23 AMZurich HB$1191One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM24h15Flensburg, Bahnhof8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1101One-way2 transfers
EW77621:50 PM1h25Hamburg Airport3:15 PMZurich Airport$2801One-way0 transfers
EW77607:00 AM1h25Hamburg Airport8:25 AMZurich Airport$2801One-way0 transfers
EW7066 · EW97643:25 PM3h35Hamburg Airport7:00 PMZurich Airport$2801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Flensburg to Zurich:
A bus is $47 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Flensburg to Zurich costing on average $139 (€111).
A bus is $71 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Flensburg to Zurich costing on average $162 (€130).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 1m.
Bus takes on average 22h 57m.
- Around 85 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Flensburg and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Flensburg station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Flensburg, Bahnhof and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings, Swiss to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight to go to Zurich by train.
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