How to travel from Bonn to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bonn to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $62.

Distance: 241 miles (389 km)

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Bus

$127

Average price

$173

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$50

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Cheapest

6h 45m

Average total duration

6h 15m

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30m

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4h 9m

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1h 9m

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3h 0m

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8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.2 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.4 - 1.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Bonn to Zurich

How to get from Bonn to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bonn to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 AM9h40
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 AM9h40
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW762
    6:20 AM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:25 AMZurich Airport
    $2721One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 5107 · ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 775
    9:23 AM5h37
    Bonn Hbf
    3:00 PMZurich HB
    $2401One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1940 · ICE 279 · IC 775
    9:03 AM5h57
    Bonn Hbf
    3:00 PMZurich HB
    $2401One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnSTR 66 · ICE 621 · ICE 515 · ICE 279
    9:27 AM5h33
    Bonn Hbf
    3:00 PMZurich HB
    $2531One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 PM9h05
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9760
    6:55 AM1h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:00 AMZurich Airport
    $3041One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1229+Condor FlugdienstDE4311
    1:39 PM6h56
    Bonn Hbf
    8:35 PMZurich Airport
    $3851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1648 · S8+Condor FlugdienstDE4319
    7:03 AM8h37
    Bonn Hbf
    3:40 PMZurich Airport
    $4031One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bonn to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bonn to Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bonn and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Zurich:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Zurich costing on average $47 (€38).

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Zurich costing on average $62 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 9h 40m.

The distance from Bonn to Zurich is approximately 241 miles (389 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Zurich is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Swiss, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bonn to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bonn to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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