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Zurich to Schmalkalden

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Five ways to Travel from Zurich to Schmalkalden

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Cheapest
By car (500 km)
4 h 42 min
500 km.
from $27
Other
Rideshare
4 h 42 min
500 km.
from $19.02
Train
8 h 38 min
396 km.
from $443.90
Bus
10 h 35 min
396 km.
from $79.02
Bus, Train
10 h 57 min
396 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$45.65
Bus from Würzburg Main Station to Zella-Mehlis
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
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 Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65
Train from Frankfurt to Eisenach
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$56.52
Train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$42.39–$47.83
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Schweinfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.91–$42.39

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
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.15

Preßnitztalbahn

Phone:
+49 37343 808037
Email:
Website:
pressnitztalbahn.de/
Train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningen
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

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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