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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Augsburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Augsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. 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 $41, while a flight costs an average of $752.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $752 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Zurich to Augsburg:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Augsburg costing on average $87 (€73).
A bus is $711 (€595) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Augsburg costing on average $752 (€629).
Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€73) compared to roughly $114 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€23). The journey takes 4h 2m versus 3h 2m 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 Zurich to Augsburg
How to get from Zurich to Augsburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Augsburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM10h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:55 AMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM10h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:55 AMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX11089:15 PM0h55Zurich Airport10:10 PMMunich Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RE 4924 · 3061 · 4246 · ICE 5992:05 PM4h36Zurich HB6:41 PMAugsburg Hbf$341One-way3 transfers
- RE 4920 · 3057 · 4824 · ICE 59712:05 PM4h36Zurich HB4:41 PMAugsburg Hbf$341One-way3 transfers
- IC 486 · ICE 5691:37 PM4h40Zurich HB6:17 PMAugsburg Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
VY6249 · VY18129:40 PM12h05Zurich Airport9:45 AMMunich Airport$1051One-way1 transfer- VY6247 · VY18169:30 AM10h50Zurich Airport8:20 PMMunich Airport$2051One-way1 transfer
EW9763 · EW90883:40 PM4h15Zurich Airport7:55 PMMunich Airport$2101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Augsburg:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Augsburg costing on average $87 (€73).
A bus is $711 (€595) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Augsburg costing on average $752 (€629).
Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Augsburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Augsburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Augsburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight to go to Augsburg by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Cityjet, Edelweiss Air to go to Augsburg by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
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