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Compare bus and train for Zurich to Kreuzlingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Kreuzlingen 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 40m. 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 $33.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Kreuzlingen:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Kreuzlingen costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to Kreuzlingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€28) compared to roughly $67 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€28). The journey takes 1h 10m versus 51m 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 Kreuzlingen
How to get from Zurich to Kreuzlingen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Kreuzlingen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 AM1h30Zurich8:00 AMKreuzlingen$91One-way0 transfers
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6:30 AM1h30Zurich8:00 AMKreuzlingen$91One-way0 transfers
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6:30 AM1h30Zurich8:00 AMKreuzlingen$91One-way0 transfers
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4:20 PM1h35Zurich5:55 PMKreuzlingen$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Kreuzlingen:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Kreuzlingen costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to Kreuzlingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 35 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Kreuzlingen as scheduled services by bus and train 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 FlixBus to go to Kreuzlingen by bus.
- Travel with SBB to go to Kreuzlingen by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SBB.
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