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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Leverkusen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Leverkusen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF165 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF165, while a flight costs an average of CHF528.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF165 Average price Cheapest | CHF528 Average price | CHF100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Leverkusen:
A train is CHF364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Leverkusen costing on average CHF528.
Other travel options to Leverkusen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (5h 40m by train vs 6h 18m by car). Tickets start at around CHF165 compared to roughly CHF100 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Zurich to Leverkusen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Leverkusen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 AM1h05Zurich8:35 AMLeverkusenCHF1151One-way0 transfers
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- 7:30 AM1h05Zurich8:35 AMLeverkusenCHF1151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:30 AM1h05Zurich8:35 AMLeverkusenCHF1151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:05 AM1h05Zurich7:10 AMLeverkusenCHF1711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Leverkusen:
A train is CHF364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Leverkusen costing on average CHF528.
Other travel options to Leverkusen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Leverkusen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Leverkusen, Bf Mitte.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Leverkusen Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leverkusen by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Leverkusen by flight.
- 12 direct flights per day with Swiss, Eurowings, Smartwings, Helvetic Airways.
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