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Two ways to Travel from Kiel to Zurich

Composite routes from Kiel to Zurich

Cheapest
9 h 10 min
Car
1047 km.
from $57

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$97.83

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$652.17
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$2,391.30

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$163.04

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$456.52
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.17–$402.17
Plane from Bremen Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$336.96–$978.26
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$326.09–$760.87
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$815.22

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$282.61
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$358.70

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$423.91
Plane from Bremen Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$326.09–$652.17

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Kiel Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$152.17
Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.52–$35.87
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.61–$36.96
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.13–$43.48
Train from Böblingen to Singen
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.87–$41.30

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Hamburg Dammtor to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
12h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$184.78

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09
Train from Böblingen to Singen
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$33.70

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:
$34.78–$65.22
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22
Train from Singen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$51.09

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)

Phone:
+49 731 1550-0
Email:
Website:
meine-rab.de/
Train from Böblingen to Singen
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$23.91

Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen

Train from Böblingen to Singen
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Once a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$815.22
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach
Ave. Duration:
10h 29m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$521.74

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Email:
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Zurich is to bus which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $97.83 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Kiel to Zurich?

The distance between Kiel and Zurich is 1020 km. The road distance is 992.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $163.04 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Kiel to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Zurich?

The best way to get from Kiel to Zurich is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $163.04 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Kiel to Zurich bus arrive?

Kiel to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Zurich train arrive?

Kiel to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Zurich is 993 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Kiel to Zurich.

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

Book your Kiel to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Kiel 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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