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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Zurich:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Zurich costing on average $89 (€72).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
Tickets start at around $89 (€72) compared to roughly $71 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.88 (€-14.44). The journey takes 4h 56m versus 4h 1m 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 Saarbrücken to Zurich
How to get from Saarbrücken to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:25 AM6h15Saarbrücken8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:25 AM6h15Saarbrücken8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
TGV 9551+ICE 10510:58 AM5h02Saarbrücken Hbf4:00 PMZurich HB$1861One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 563 · ICE 103 · IC 7958:27 AM5h33Saarbrücken Hbf2:00 PMZurich HB$951One-way2 transfers
- 4102 · ICE 279 · IC 7759:47 AM5h13Saarbrücken Hbf3:00 PMZurich HB$1131One-way2 transfers
- 4106 · ICE 371 · IC 77911:47 AM5h13Saarbrücken Hbf5:00 PMZurich HB$1251One-way2 transfers
- 4146 · ICE 202+
DE43117:47 AM12h53Saarbrücken Hbf8:40 PMZurich Airport$3071One-way2 transfers - 29507+DE43116:51 AM13h49Saarbrücken Hbf8:40 PMZurich Airport$3161One-way1 transfer
- 4144 · ICE 774 · S9+
LH11906:08 AM7h47Saarbrücken Hbf1:55 PMZurich Airport$4421One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Zurich:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Zurich costing on average $89 (€72).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Zurich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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