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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Plochingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Plochingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. 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 €30, while a train costs an average of €109.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€109 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Plochingen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Plochingen:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Plochingen costing on average €109.
Other travel options to Plochingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €11. The journey takes 5h 55m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Plochingen
How to get from Zurich to Plochingen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Plochingen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:20 PM 4h50 Zurich 9:10 PM Plochingen €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:20 PM 4h50 Zurich 9:10 PM Plochingen €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:20 PM 4h50 Zurich 9:10 PM Plochingen €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:50 PM 8h40 Zurich 11:30 PM Plochingen €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Plochingen:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Plochingen costing on average €109.
Other travel options to Plochingen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Plochingen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Plochingen station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Plochingen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Plochingen by train.
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