How to travel from Wuppertal to Zurich
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Travel Information to Zurich from Wuppertal
 | Distance | 276 miles (445 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train |
 | Ticket price range | $69 - $337 |
 | Cheapest mode | Train • $69 (€62) • 5 h 45 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $112 (€100) • 1 h 5 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 276 miles (445 km) between Wuppertal and Zurich. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $69 (€62). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Wuppertal to Zurich.
Travel Tips: Travel from Wuppertal to Zurich
International travel from Wuppertal, Germany to Zurich, Switzerland is: Fully open.
Can I enter Switzerland if coming from Germany?
Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Zurich if traveling from Wuppertal?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What measures do I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland due to the pandemic?
All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
- Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
The information above was last checked on 7/2/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip to Zurich from Wuppertal.
The restriction level for your return to Wuppertal, Germany from Switzerland is: Fully open.
Is my journey back to Wuppertal from Zurich restricted?
Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Wuppertal from Zurich?
Conditions of reentry into Germany:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Wuppertal, Germany?
You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 7/5/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Wuppertal from Zurich closer to your date of departure here.
There are 4 ways to get from Wuppertal to Zurich: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Zurich from Wuppertal is by taking a train, which costs on average $69 (€62).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Zurich:
Taking a train is about $15 (€13) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $84 (€75) for this trip.
Taking a train is about $43 (€38) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $112 (€100) for this route.
A train is $268 (€239) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Wuppertal to Zurich costing on average $337 (€301).
The quickest way to travel to Zurich from Wuppertal is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, going by bus can take 9 h 35 min on average.
In comparison, getting to Zurich by ferry can take on average 0 h 0 min.
In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 5 h 45 min.
The distance from Wuppertal to Zurich is approximately 276 miles (445 km).
The average frequency per day from Wuppertal to Zurich is:
- 1 bus per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Wuppertal to Zurich as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Wuppertal to Zurich:
- Most travelers board their bus from Wuppertal, Bf. Oberbarmen and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Most travelers take a train from Wuppertal Hbf to Zürich HB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wuppertal to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Eurowings can take you to Zurich by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Eurowings from Wuppertal to Zurich for $112 (€100).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Wuppertal to Zurich tickets on Omio for $69 (€62).
Before traveling from Wuppertal to Zurich, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A bus ticket costs $84 (€75) one way on average for this journey.
- A plane ticket costs $112 (€100) one way on average for this journey.
- A ferry ticket for this route is costing $337 (€301) one way on average.
- A train ticket costs $69 (€62) one way on average for this trip.
But we recommend booking Wuppertal to Zurich tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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