How to travel from Zurich to Belfort

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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Belfort

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Belfort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $73.

Distance: 80 miles (130 km)

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Driving

$73

Average price

$29

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Cheapest

$93

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2h 47m

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Fastest

2h 17m

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30m

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4h 7m

Average total duration

3h 37m

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2h 3m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Belfort is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Belfort:

A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Belfort costing on average $73 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Belfort is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Belfort take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Belfort including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Belfort among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $73 (€61) compared to roughly $93 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 2h 17m versus 2h 3m 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.

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from Zurich to Belfort

How to get from Zurich to Belfort by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:35 PM8h10
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    11:45 PMBelfort, Faubourg de Montbéliard, Hotel KYRIAD
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:35 PM8h10
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    11:45 PMBelfort, Faubourg de Montbéliard, Hotel KYRIAD
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9218+TER830418
    11:34 AM2h09
    Zurich HB
    1:43 PMGare de Belfort
    $741One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9234+TER830434
    6:34 PM2h26
    Zurich HB
    9:00 PMGare de Belfort
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TER830422
    1:34 PM3h25
    Zurich HB
    4:59 PMGare de Belfort
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TER830422+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894624
    1:34 PM3h36
    Zurich HB
    5:10 PMGare de Trois-Chênes
    $691One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Belfort

Travel to Belfort 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 Zurich to Belfort.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Belfort including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Belfort is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Belfort:

A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Belfort costing on average $73 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Belfort is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Belfort take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

The distance from Zurich to Belfort is approximately 80 miles (130 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Belfort is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Belfort:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Boncourt station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Belfort, Faubourg de Montbéliard, Hotel KYRIAD.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Belfort, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Belfort by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Belfort by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Belfort often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Mulhouse, Strasbourg, Basel, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Belfort and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Belfort to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Belfort is ideal to explore its historic sites, enjoy local cuisine, and visit attractions like the Lion of Belfort and the Citadel.

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