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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jena to Zurich

Composite routes from Jena to Zurich

Cheapest
5 h 25 min
Car
589 km.
from $32
Other
8 h 22 min
452 km.
from $202.20
11 h 5 min
452 km.
from $91.28
5 h 50 min
Train, Plane
452 km.
from $303.28
9 h 10 min
452 km.
from $176.26
9 h 22 min
452 km.
from $127.17
7 h 27 min
Train, Plane
452 km.
from $302.61
6 h 56 min
Train, Plane
452 km.
from $315.72
7 h 28 min
Train, Plane
452 km.
from $284.90
7 h 45 min
Train, Plane
452 km.
from $261.43
9 h 20 min
Train, Plane
452 km.
from $219.46
7 h 33 min
Train, Plane
452 km.
from $222.85

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Jena bus station to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.35
Bus from Würzburg Main Station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$53.43
Bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$22.90

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.06–$763.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$458.01

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$597.96
Plane from Dresden Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,399.49
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$381.68–$890.58
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$610.68

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$483.46

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$636.13
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$394.40
Plane from Dresden Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,272.26
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$381.68–$763.36
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$585.24
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$597.96
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$572.52

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$496.18

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$636.13

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$394.40

Chair

Website:
chair.ch/
Plane from Schkeuditz Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$483.46

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Jena West to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$66.16
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Jena Paradies to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$54.71
Train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26
Train from Göttingen to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.62–$40.71
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Erfurt Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$64.89

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.78–$152.67
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Jena West to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$17.81
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$33.08
Train from Jena West to Göttingen
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07
Train from Jena West to Glauchau,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.71–$76.34
Train from Schaffhausen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.99–$52.16

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Schaffhausen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.63–$9.54

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Erfurt Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$57.25
Train from Erfurt Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$33.08

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$31.81
Train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$34.35
Train from Erfurt Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$95.42

Abellio GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 21300130
Email:
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$26.72
Train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.36–$27.99

ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

Phone:
0800 2235546
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.36–$31.81
Train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$35.62

Preßnitztalbahn

Phone:
+49 37343 808037
Email:
Website:
pressnitztalbahn.de/
Train from Jena West to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Jena to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Zurich is to bus which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jena to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Jena to Zurich is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Würzburg Main Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Zürich HB via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Jena to Zurich?

The distance between Jena and Zurich is 718 km. The road distance is 590.4 km.

How do I travel from Jena to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Jena to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 22m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Jena to Zurich?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Jena to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Zurich bus from?

Jena to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Zurich train from?

Jena to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Jena Paradies station.

Train or bus from Jena to Zurich?

The best way to get from Jena to Zurich is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 22m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Jena to Zurich bus arrive?

Jena to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Würzburg Main Station.

Where does the Jena to Zurich train arrive?

Jena to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Jena to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Zurich is 590 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Jena to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Jena to Zurich?

Book your Jena to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Jena to Zurich?

Book your Jena to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1008+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $85.38 per night.
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