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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trier to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $335.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$110 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $335 Average price |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Trier to Zurich
How to get from Trier to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM14h10Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM14h10Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
4146 · ICE 2776:33 AM6h27Trier Hbf1:00 PMZurich HB$1771One-way1 transfer
Other options
4102 · ICE 279 · IC 7758:33 AM6h27Trier Hbf3:00 PMZurich HB$1771One-way2 transfers
4102 · ICE 1058:33 AM7h27Trier Hbf4:00 PMZurich HB$1771One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM13h35Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$951One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Zurich:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Zurich costing on average $110.
A bus is $276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Zurich costing on average $335.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with Swiss to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Mobiliteit to go to Zurich by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Swiss.
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