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Compare train and bus for Metzingen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metzingen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. 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 $40, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Metzingen to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Metzingen to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Metzingen to Zurich:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metzingen to Zurich costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$29. The journey takes 3h 44m versus 2h 45m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Metzingen to Zurich
How to get from Metzingen to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Metzingen to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:05 AM 3h48 Metzingen 11:53 AM Zurich $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 AM 3h48 Metzingen 11:53 AM Zurich $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 AM 3h48 Metzingen 11:53 AM Zurich $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Metzingen to Zurich:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metzingen to Zurich costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metzingen and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Trains mostly depart from Metzingen (Württemberg) station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus.
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