How to Travel from
Zurich to Schmalkalden
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Zurich, Switzerland → Schmalkalden, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Schmalkalden
Composite routes from Zurich to Schmalkalden
Cheapest
5 h
Car
469 km.
from $25
Other
8 h 38 min
396 km.
from $443.90
10 h 35 min
396 km.
from $79.02
10 h 57 min
Bus, Train
396 km.
from $5.43
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Continue onto Schanzengasse
Schanzengasse, 258 м
258 м
Turn left onto Zeltweg
Zeltweg, 328 м
328 м
Turn left onto Heimstrasse
Heimstrasse, 91 м
91 м
Continue onto Hirschengraben
Hirschengraben, 175 м
175 м
Turn slight right onto Seilergraben
Seilergraben, 496 м
496 м
Turn right onto Weinbergstrasse
Weinbergstrasse, 204 м
204 м
Turn left onto Hochfarbstrasse
Hochfarbstrasse, 19 м
19 м
Turn right onto Hochfarbstrasse
Hochfarbstrasse, 72 м
72 м
Turn left onto Hochfarbstrasse
Hochfarbstrasse, 53 м
53 м
Turn right onto Stampfenbachstrasse
Stampfenbachstrasse, 289 м
289 м
Turn left onto Wasserwerkstrasse
Wasserwerkstrasse, 481 м
481 м
Keep right onto A1L
4 km 221 м
4 km 221 м
Keep left onto A1L
1 km 26 м
1 km 26 м
Keep right onto A11 and take A 51 toward Bülach, Flughafen
Bülach, Flughafen, A 51, 16 km 165 м
16 km 165 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
376 м
376 м
Turn left
4 km 157 м
4 km 157 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Schaffhauserstrasse
Schaffhauserstrasse, 10 km 130 м
10 km 130 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Waldshuter Straße
Waldshuter Straße, 6 km 802 м
6 km 802 м
Continue onto Rosenbergstrasse
Rosenbergstrasse, 2 km 215 м
2 km 215 м
Turn right onto Rietstrasse
Rietstrasse, 385 м
385 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Neustrasse
Neustrasse, 1 km 833 м
1 km 833 м
Turn right onto Lochstrasse
Lochstrasse, 1 km 866 м
1 km 866 м
Turn left onto Mühlentalstrasse
Mühlentalstrasse, 1 km 140 м
1 km 140 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mühlentalstrasse
Mühlentalstrasse, 7 km 241 м
7 km 241 м
Turn right onto Schlauchstraße
Schlauchstraße, 1 km 126 м
1 km 126 м
Turn left onto Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße, 2 km 196 м
2 km 196 м
Turn right onto K 6137
2 km 677 м
2 km 677 м
Turn left onto Schwarzwaldstraße
Schwarzwaldstraße, 2 km 853 м
2 km 853 м
Turn right onto Leipferdinger Straße
Leipferdinger Straße, 1 km 518 м
1 km 518 м
Keep left
1 km 573 м
1 km 573 м
Keep right
322 м
322 м
Turn left
14 м
14 м
Turn slight left onto Leipferdinger Straße
Leipferdinger Straße, 5 km 138 м
5 km 138 м
Turn left onto K 5923
157 м
157 м
Keep right onto K 5923
10 м
10 м
Turn right onto L 185
6 km 200 м
6 km 200 м
Keep right onto B 31
101 м
101 м
Turn slight right onto B 31
1 km 767 м
1 km 767 м
Keep right and take A 81 toward Stuttgart
Stuttgart, A 81, 101 km 475 м
101 km 475 м
Keep right and take B 464 toward Böblingen-Hulb, Sindelfingen-West, Böblingen-Süd, Holzgerlingen
Böblingen-Hulb, Sindelfingen-West, Böblingen-Süd, Holzgerlingen, B 464, 178 м
178 м
Keep left and take B 464 toward Böblingen-Hulb, Sindelfingen-West
Böblingen-Hulb, Sindelfingen-West, B 464, 366 м
366 м
Keep right and take B 464 toward Sindelfingen-West, Böblingen-Hulb
Sindelfingen-West, Böblingen-Hulb, B 464, 1 km 733 м
1 km 733 м
Keep left onto B 464 and take B 464 toward Sindelfingen-West, Calw
Sindelfingen-West, Calw, B 464, 9 km 811 м
9 km 811 м
Keep right onto B 464 and take B 295 toward Stuttgart, Leonberg, Renningen-Ost, Naturtheater
Stuttgart, Leonberg, Renningen-Ost, Naturtheater, B 295, 219 м
219 м
Turn slight right onto B 295
4 km 464 м
4 km 464 м
Keep right onto A 8 and take A 8 toward Leonberg-Ost, Stuttgart, Heilbronn, München
Leonberg-Ost, Stuttgart, Heilbronn, München, A 8, 2 km 554 м
2 km 554 м
Keep right onto A 81
328 м
328 м
Keep right onto A 81 and take A 81 toward Würzburg, Heilbronn, Stuttgart-Feuerbach
Würzburg, Heilbronn, Stuttgart-Feuerbach, A 81, 49 km 326 м
49 km 326 м
Keep right onto A 81 and take A 81, A 6 toward Würzburg, Nürnberg
Würzburg, Nürnberg, A 81, A 6, 83 km 684 м
83 km 684 м
Keep right onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, Würzburg, Kassel
Nürnberg, Würzburg, Kassel, A 3, 2 km 749 м
2 km 749 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, Kassel, Würzburg-Heidingsfeld
Nürnberg, Kassel, Würzburg-Heidingsfeld, A 3, 6 km 948 м
6 km 948 м
Keep right onto B 19 and take B 19 toward Würzburg-Heidingsfeld, Würzburg-Zentrum, Bad Mergentheim, Giebelstadt, Würzburg-Heuchelhof
Würzburg-Heidingsfeld, Würzburg-Zentrum, Bad Mergentheim, Giebelstadt, Würzburg-Heuchelhof, B 19, 306 м
306 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take B 19 toward Würzburg-Heidingsfeld, Würzburg-Zentrum
Würzburg-Heidingsfeld, Würzburg-Zentrum, B 19, 351 м
351 м
Keep right onto B 19 and take B 19 toward Würzburg-Heidingsfeld, Würzburg-Zentrum
Würzburg-Heidingsfeld, Würzburg-Zentrum, B 19, 4 km 462 м
4 km 462 м
Keep right and drive toward Zentrum, Frauenland, Residenz, Uni-Sanderring
Zentrum, Frauenland, Residenz, Uni-Sanderring, 1 km 295 м
1 km 295 м
Keep left onto Greinbergknoten
Greinbergknoten, 7 km 67 м
7 km 67 м
Keep left onto B 19
8 km 161 м
8 km 161 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B 19
9 km 106 м
9 km 106 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B 19
4 km 993 м
4 km 993 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto St 2446
1 km 459 м
1 km 459 м
Keep right onto St 2446 and drive toward Münnerstadt, Geldersheim
Münnerstadt, Geldersheim, 50 km 58 м
50 km 58 м
Keep right and take B 285 toward Mellrichstadt, Fladungen, Ostheim, Hendungen
Mellrichstadt, Fladungen, Ostheim, Hendungen, B 285, 285 м
285 м
Turn right onto B 285 and take B 285 toward Fladungen, Ostheim
Fladungen, Ostheim, B 285, 5 km 525 м
5 km 525 м
Turn left onto B 285 and drive toward Meiningen, Eußenhausen, Mellrichstadt
Meiningen, Eußenhausen, Mellrichstadt, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto St 2445
7 km 534 м
7 km 534 м
Turn left onto L 3019
8 km 983 м
8 km 983 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Henneberger Straße
Henneberger Straße, 4 km 799 м
4 km 799 м
Turn left onto Marienstraße
Marienstraße, 10 km 206 м
10 km 206 м
Continue onto B 19
8 km 785 м
8 km 785 м
Keep right and drive toward Schmalkalden, Fambach, Dermbach, Wernshausen, Niederschmalkalden
Schmalkalden, Fambach, Dermbach, Wernshausen, Niederschmalkalden, 292 м
292 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto L 1026
4 km 730 м
4 km 730 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kasseler Straße
Kasseler Straße, 2 km 540 м
2 km 540 м
Turn right onto Krötengasse
Krötengasse, 36 м
36 м
Turn left
68 м
68 м
Turn left
1 km 581 м
1 km 581 м
Turn left onto Über dem Welgerstal
Über dem Welgerstal, 173 м
173 м
Turn right onto Über dem Welgerstal
Über dem Welgerstal, 37 м
37 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 5
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
54 min
3 times a day
$30.43–$33.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
1h 5m
Every 30 minutes
$23.91–$42.39
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Schmalkalden?
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Schmalkalden is to bus which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 10h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Schmalkalden?
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Schmalkalden is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Schmalkalden?
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Schmalkalden. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schule via Würzburg Main Station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
How far is it from Zurich to Schmalkalden?
The distance between Zurich and Schmalkalden is 703 km. The road distance is 499.8 km.
How do I travel from Zurich to Schmalkalden without a car?
The best way to get from Zurich to Schmalkalden without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs $271.74 - $347.83 .
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Schmalkalden?
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Zurich to Schmalkalden, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Zurich to Schmalkalden bus from?
Zurich to Schmalkalden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Train or bus from Zurich to Schmalkalden?
The best way to get from Zurich to Schmalkalden is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs $271.74 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 10h 35m.
Where does the Zurich to Schmalkalden bus arrive?
Zurich to Schmalkalden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Würzburg Main Station.
Can I drive from Zurich to Schmalkalden?
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Schmalkalden is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Zurich to Schmalkalden.
Where can I stay near Schmalkalden?
There are 679+ hotels available in Schmalkalden. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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