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Compare train and bus for Tübingen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tübingen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tübingen to Zurich:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tübingen to Zurich costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Tübingen to Zurich
How to get from Tübingen to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tübingen to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 AM3h55Tübingen, Hauptbahnhof12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:45 AM3h55Tübingen, Hauptbahnhof12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
32499 · IC 1838:34 AM2h49Tübingen Hbf11:23 AMZurich HB$571One-way1 transfer
Other options
32527 · 17695 · IC 4817:23 AM3h00Tübingen Hbf10:23 AMZurich HB$401One-way2 transfers
32501 · IC 1983 · S 9+
S629:29 AM3h24Tübingen Hbf12:53 PMZurich HB$401One-way3 transfers
32505 · IC 1985 · S 9+
S6211:29 AM3h24Tübingen Hbf2:53 PMZurich HB$441One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tübingen to Zurich:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tübingen to Zurich costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tübingen and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Tübingen Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Tübingen, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Zurich by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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