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Compare bus and train for Zurich to Homburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Homburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. 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 CHF 32, while a train costs an average of CHF 112.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 112 Average price | CHF 32 Average price Cheapest | CHF 59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Homburg
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Homburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Homburg:
A bus is CHF 81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Homburg costing on average CHF 112.
Other travel options to Homburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
Tickets start at around CHF 112 compared to roughly CHF 59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 53. The journey takes 4h 28m versus 4h 12m 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 Homburg
How to get from Zurich to Homburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Homburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:20 PM 11h45 Zurich 4:05 AM Homburg CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:20 PM 11h45 Zurich 4:05 AM Homburg CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:20 PM 11h45 Zurich 4:05 AM Homburg CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

2:50 PM 14h15 Zurich 5:05 AM Homburg CHF 46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Homburg:
A bus is CHF 81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Homburg costing on average CHF 112.
Other travel options to Homburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Homburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Homburg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Homburg Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Homburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Homburg by bus.
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