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Gelsenkirchen to Zurich

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.26–$76.09

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
8h 44m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$173.91
Train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$163.04

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$81.52
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.48–$48.91
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$28.26
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$57.61
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$30.43–$33.70

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

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:
$35.87–$65.22

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30
Train from Wattenscheid to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.91–$5.98
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich is to bus which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $163.04 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Zurich is 668 km. The road distance is 642.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $141.30 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Zurich bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $141.30 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Zurich bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Gelsenkirchen and Zurich?

It is currently 09:36 at both, Gelsenkirchen and Zurich.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Zurich is 642 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich.

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

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

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Zurich bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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