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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Konstanz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Konstanz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. 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 $9, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Konstanz
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Konstanz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Konstanz:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Konstanz costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Konstanz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33. The journey takes 1h 15m versus 55m 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 Konstanz
How to get from Zurich to Konstanz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Konstanz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
6:20 PM 1h35 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 7:55 PM Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:20 PM 1h35 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 7:55 PM Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 8 821 | 821 · EV EV1 296044 | 296044 · S 14 23878 | 23878
3:04 PM 1h16 Zurich HB 4:20 PM Konstanz station $38 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- IC 8 821 | 821 · RE 1 5231 | 5231
3:04 PM 1h46 Zurich HB 4:50 PM Konstanz station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer 
IC 486+S61:37 PM 1h28 Zurich HB 3:05 PM Konstanz station $33 1 One-way 1 transfer- RE 4926 · 3063 · IC 2383
3:05 PM 1h42 Zurich HB 4:47 PM Konstanz station $33 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
11:05 AM 1h40 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 12:45 PM Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:05 AM 1h55 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 1:00 PM Konstanz, Allmannsdorf $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Konstanz:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Konstanz costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Konstanz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Konstanz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Kreuzlingen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke.
- Travel with SBB, Deutsche Bahn, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft to go to Konstanz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Konstanz by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with SBB.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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