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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Strasbourg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Strasbourg:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Strasbourg costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€76) compared to roughly $107 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 46m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Strasbourg
How to get from Zurich to Strasbourg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Strasbourg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:25 PM4h10Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)1:35 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:25 PM4h10Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)1:35 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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962323:34 PM2h35Zurich HB6:09 PMStrasbourg station$831One-way1 transfer
Other options
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962486:34 PM2h35Zurich HB9:09 PMStrasbourg station$831One-way1 transfer
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962166:59 AM3h10Zurich HB10:09 AMStrasbourg station$831One-way1 transfer
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9625611:34 AM2h35Zurich HB2:09 PMStrasbourg station$891One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:25 PM4h00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)12:25 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Strasbourg:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Strasbourg costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Strasbourg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Strasbourg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Strasbourg by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Strasbourg by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
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