Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Poznan to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $480.
Distance: 509 miles (820 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $480 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $286 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 56m Average total duration 11h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 11m Average total duration 17h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Poznan to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Poznan to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Zurich:
A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Zurich costing on average $163 (€137).
A bus is $387 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Zurich costing on average $480 (€404).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 56m.
Bus takes on average 18h 11m.
Tickets start at around $163 (€137) compared to roughly $286 (€240) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $123 (€104). The journey takes 11h 26m versus 10h 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.
Travel optionsfrom Poznan to Zurich
How to get from Poznan to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poznan to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM19h25Poznań, Bus Station9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$811One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM19h25Poznań, Bus Station9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$811One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SK2756 · SK6015:50 AM3h50Poznan Lawica Airport9:40 AMZurich Airport$5821One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 40 · 3359 · ICE 2737:30 PM14h30Poznań Główny10:00 AMZurich HB$831One-way2 transfers
EC 42 · ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 5595:30 PM13h56Poznań Główny7:26 AMZurich HB$841One-way3 transfers
EC 42 · ICE 699 · IC 604035:30 PM14h35Poznań Główny8:05 AMZurich HB$841One-way2 transfers
KL1342 · KL19276:00 PM4h25Poznan Lawica Airport10:25 PMZurich Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
KL1332 · KL19196:15 AM4h45Poznan Lawica Airport11:00 AMZurich Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
KL1332 · KL19216:15 AM7h20Poznan Lawica Airport1:35 PMZurich Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 30
Oct 31
Nov 01
Nov 02
Nov 03
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Poznan to Zurich
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 Poznan to Zurich.

This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Zurich:
A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Zurich costing on average $163 (€137).
A bus is $387 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Zurich costing on average $480 (€404).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 56m.
Bus takes on average 18h 11m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poznan and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Poznan Lawica Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Poznań Główny and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Poznań, Bus Station and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Wizz Air, Helvetic Airways, Sas Airways, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Zurich by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
Travelling from Poznan to Zurich: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
