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Compare train for Zurich to Wetzlar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Wetzlar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $119 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $119, while a flight costs an average of $666.
Distance: 220 miles (355 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$119 Average price Cheapest | $666 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Wetzlar
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Wetzlar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Wetzlar:
A train is $548 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Wetzlar costing on average $666.
Other travel options to Wetzlar take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Tickets start at around $119 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$22. The journey takes 4h 53m versus 4h 29m 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 Wetzlar
How to get from Zurich to Wetzlar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Wetzlar is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:05 AM 5h25 Zurich 12:30 PM Wetzlar $218 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:05 AM 5h25 Zurich 12:30 PM Wetzlar $218 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:05 AM 5h25 Zurich 12:30 PM Wetzlar $218 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Wetzlar:
A train is $548 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Wetzlar costing on average $666.
Other travel options to Wetzlar take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 75 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Wetzlar as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Wetzlar station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Wetzlar by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air France, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air to go to Wetzlar by flight.
- 26 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air.
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