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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Pforzheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Pforzheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 247 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 247, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,520.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 505 Average price | DKK 3,520 Average price | DKK 247 Average price Cheapest | DKK 659 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Pforzheim
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Pforzheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Pforzheim:
A bus is DKK 259 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Pforzheim costing on average DKK 505.
A bus is DKK 3,274 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Pforzheim costing on average DKK 3,520.
Other travel options to Pforzheim take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
Tickets start at around DKK 505 compared to roughly DKK 659 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 154. The journey takes 3h 17m versus 2h 36m 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 Pforzheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Pforzheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:50 PM 7h15 Zurich 2:05 AM Pforzheim DKK 226 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:50 PM 7h15 Zurich 2:05 AM Pforzheim DKK 226 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:55 AM 5h10 Zurich 4:05 PM Pforzheim DKK 354 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:50 PM 7h15 Zurich 1:05 AM Pforzheim DKK 250 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Pforzheim:
A bus is DKK 259 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Pforzheim costing on average DKK 505.
A bus is DKK 3,274 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Pforzheim costing on average DKK 3,520.
Other travel options to Pforzheim take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Pforzheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Pforzheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Althengstett, Bahnstraße (Bahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Pforzheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Pforzheim by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic to go to Pforzheim by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
- 2 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic.
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