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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Kaiserslautern

Composite routes from Zurich to Kaiserslautern

Cheapest
3 h 34 min
Car
403 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Kaiserslautern
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Kaiserslautern
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.52–$11.96

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Email:
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$38.04

Mobiliteit

Phone:
+352 2465 2465
Email:
Website:
mobiliteit.lu/en/
Bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig,
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$978.26

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09

Condor Flugdienst

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

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$29.35

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$30.43
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$31.52
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$33.70
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$57.61
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$45.65

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61
Train from Merzig to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57
Train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$119.57

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Train from Merzig to Kaiserslautern,
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Kaiserslautern is to bus which costs $31.52 - $50 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Kaiserslautern is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Kaiserslautern?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Kaiserslautern station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Kaiserslautern central train station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Kaiserslautern?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Kaiserslautern. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Zurich to Kaiserslautern?

The distance between Zurich and Kaiserslautern is 386 km. The road distance is 397.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Kaiserslautern without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Zurich to Kaiserslautern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Kaiserslautern bus from?

Zurich to Kaiserslautern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Kaiserslautern train from?

Zurich to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Kaiserslautern?

The best way to get from Zurich to Kaiserslautern is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $50 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Zurich to Kaiserslautern bus arrive?

Zurich to Kaiserslautern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Kaiserslautern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Kaiserslautern?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Kaiserslautern is 397 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Zurich to Kaiserslautern.

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

Book your Zurich to Kaiserslautern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kaiserslautern?

There are 322+ hotels available in Kaiserslautern. Prices start at $41.71 per night.
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