How to travel from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen

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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. 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 €16, while a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 47 miles (77 km)

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€29

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€16

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€62

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2h 10m

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1h 40m

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2h 32m

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2h 2m

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1h 20m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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 Villingen-Schwenningen is a bus with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen costing on average €29.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Villingen-Schwenningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Villingen-Schwenningen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen 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 €29 compared to roughly €62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €33. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 20m 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 Villingen-Schwenningen

How to get from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM2h40
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    9:00 PMVillingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße
    111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM2h40
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    9:00 PMVillingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße
    111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 484 · ICE 902
    3:37 PM2h01
    Zurich HB
    5:38 PMVillingen(Schwarzw)
    301One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 188 · 4726
    12:37 PM2h13
    Zurich HB
    2:50 PMVillingen(Schwarzw)
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 184 · 4736
    4:37 PM2h13
    Zurich HB
    6:50 PMVillingen(Schwarzw)
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 186 · 4730
    2:37 PM2h13
    Zurich HB
    4:50 PMVillingen(Schwarzw)
    341One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen

Travel to Villingen-Schwenningen 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 Villingen-Schwenningen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Villingen-Schwenningen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen is a bus with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen costing on average €29.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Villingen-Schwenningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 32m.

The distance from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen is approximately 47 miles (77 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Villingen-Schwenningen 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 Villingen-Schwenningen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Villingen(Schwarzw).
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Villingen-Schwenningen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Villingen-Schwenningen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Villingen-Schwenningen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Stuttgart, Berlin, Freiburg im Breisgau, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Villingen-Schwenningen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Villingen-Schwenningen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a well-rounded experience in Villingen-Schwenningen, spending 2 to 3 days allows you to explore its historic old town, enjoy local attractions, and experience the cultural heritage of this charming city.

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