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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Osnabrück
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 323 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 323, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,866.
Distance: 339 miles (547 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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zł 616 Average price | zł 1,866 Average price | zł 323 Average price Cheapest | zł 784 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 49m Average total duration 14h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Osnabrück, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Osnabrück:
A bus is zł 294 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Osnabrück costing on average zł 616.
A bus is zł 1,544 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Osnabrück costing on average zł 1,866.
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Bus takes on average 14h 49m.
Tickets start at around zł 616 compared to roughly zł 784 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 169. The journey takes 7h 28m versus 6h 54m 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.
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How to get from Zurich to Osnabrück by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Osnabrück is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:05 AM 24h25 Zurich 10:30 AM Osnabrück zł 272 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:05 AM 24h25 Zurich 10:30 AM Osnabrück zł 272 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:25 PM 20h45 Zurich 4:10 PM Osnabrück zł 316 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Osnabrück:
A bus is zł 294 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Osnabrück costing on average zł 616.
A bus is zł 1,544 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Osnabrück costing on average zł 1,866.
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Bus takes on average 14h 49m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Osnabrück as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Osnabrück Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Osnabrück by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, GetJet Airlines, ITA, Austrian Airlines, CitizenPlane, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air to go to Osnabrück by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft to go to Osnabrück by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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