How to travel from Saint-Louis to Zurich

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Compare bus and train for Saint-Louis to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Louis to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €43.

Distance: 48 miles (78 km)

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€43

Average price

€16

Average price

Cheapest

€77

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 45m

Average total duration

2h 15m

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30m

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1h 24m

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(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Louis to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €15.

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Louis to Zurich:

A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Louis to Zurich costing on average €43.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Louis to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Saint-Louis and Zurich including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Saint-Louis to Zurich among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €62. The journey takes 1h 37m versus 1h 24m 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.

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from Saint-Louis to Zurich

How to get from Saint-Louis to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Saint-Louis to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM2h15
    Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
    3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM2h15
    Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
    3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER96218+SNCF | TGV Lyria9203
    9:30 AM1h56
    Saint-Louis
    11:26 AMZurich HB
    541One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER96226+SNCF | TGV Lyria9213
    2:30 PM1h56
    Saint-Louis
    4:26 PMZurich HB
    601One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Saint-Louis 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 Saint-Louis to Zurich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Saint-Louis and Zurich including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Louis to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Louis to Zurich:

A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Louis to Zurich costing on average €43.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Louis to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Saint-Louis to Zurich is approximately 48 miles (78 km).
The average frequency per day from Saint-Louis to Zurich is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Louis and Zurich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saint-Louis to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saint-Louis to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SBB to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Saint-Louis to Zurich:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Saint-Louis to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.

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