How to travel from Zurich to Leverkusen

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $90.

Distance: 262 miles (423 km)

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$132

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$135

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5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

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9h 55m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.5kg

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Eurowings

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from Zurich to Leverkusen

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

Our recommendation

train

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

TGVTGV 9210+Deutsche BahnICE 6 · ICE 918 · S6
09:34AM5h22
Zurich HB
02:56PMLeverkusen Hbf
$1701One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

TGVTGV 9210+Deutsche BahnICE 6 · ICE 918 · S6
09:34AM5h22
Zurich HB
02:56PMLeverkusen Hbf
$1701One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

TGVTGV 9210+Deutsche BahnICE 6 · ICE 918 · S6
09:34AM5h22
Zurich HB
02:56PMLeverkusen Hbf
$1701One-way
3 transfers

Other options

TGVTGV 9210+Deutsche BahnICE 6 · ICE 918 · ICE 1228
09:34AM7h02
Zurich HB
04:36PMLeverkusen Hbf
$1701One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 794 · ICE 372 · ICE 610 · S6
08:59AM5h37
Zurich HB
02:36PMLeverkusen Hbf
$1931One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 794 · ICE 372 · ICE 1645 · S6
08:59AM6h37
Zurich HB
03:36PMLeverkusen Hbf
$1931One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Leverkusen

Travel to Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Leverkusen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Leverkusen is a bus with an average price of $55 (€45).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Leverkusen costing on average $73 (€60).

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Leverkusen costing on average $90 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Leverkusen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Leverkusen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 22m.

Bus takes on average 10h 15m.

The distance from Zurich to Leverkusen is approximately 262 miles (423 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Leverkusen is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Leverkusen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Leverkusen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Leverkusen by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leverkusen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leverkusen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Leverkusen:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Leverkusen often also extend their vacation to go to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Paris, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leverkusen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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