How to travel from Zurich to Reutlingen

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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Reutlingen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Reutlingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. 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 €23, while a train costs an average of €54.

Distance: 83 miles (134 km)

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Driving

€54

Average price

€23

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Cheapest

€75

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 7m

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30m

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5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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30m

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2h 36m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Your own car or car rental

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Reutlingen is a bus with an average price of €23.

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

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Reutlingen costing on average €54.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Reutlingen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Reutlingen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Reutlingen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Reutlingen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 3h 7m 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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from Zurich to Reutlingen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM4h15
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    10:35 PMReutlingen, Hauptbahnhof
    261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM4h15
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    10:35 PMReutlingen, Hauptbahnhof
    261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 280 · 32510 · 19320
    10:37 AM3h05
    Zurich HB
    1:42 PMReutlingen Central
    521One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 188 · 32514 · 22802
    12:37 PM3h15
    Zurich HB
    3:52 PMReutlingen-Betzingen
    521One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 280 · 32510 · 22784
    10:37 AM3h15
    Zurich HB
    1:52 PMReutlingen-Betzingen
    521One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 488 · 32512 · 22794
    11:37 AM3h15
    Zurich HB
    2:52 PMReutlingen-Betzingen
    521One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Reutlingen

Travel to Reutlingen 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 Reutlingen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Reutlingen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Reutlingen is a bus with an average price of €23.

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

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Reutlingen costing on average €54.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Reutlingen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Reutlingen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 13m.

The distance from Zurich to Reutlingen is approximately 83 miles (134 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Reutlingen is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Reutlingen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Reutlingen Central.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Reutlingen, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Reutlingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Reutlingen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Reutlingen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Reutlingen:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Reutlingen often also extend their vacation to go to Stuttgart, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Paris, Tübingen, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reutlingen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Reutlingen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
You can explore the main attractions of Reutlingen in 1 to 2 days, including the St. Mary's Church, the narrowest street in the world, and nearby nature spots like the Achalm Mountain.

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