Buses to Zürich
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Zürich, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich to Basel | Switzerland | 76 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Zürich to Vaduz | Liechtenstein | 77 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Zürich to Freiburg | Germany | 87 km (54 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Zürich to Bern | Switzerland | 95 km (59 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Zürich to Mulhouse | France | 101 km (63 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Zürich to Reutlingen | Germany | 134 km (83 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Zürich to Strasbourg | France | 148 km (92 mi) | about 2 h 54 min |
| Zürich to Ulm | Germany | 157 km (98 mi) | about 3 h 4 min |
| Zürich to Stuttgart | Germany | 164 km (102 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Zürich to Pforzheim | Germany | 169 km (105 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Zürich to Lausanne | Switzerland | 174 km (108 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Zürich to Karlsruhe | Germany | 183 km (114 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Zürich to London | United Kingdom | 777 km (483 mi) | about 14 h 12 min |
| Zürich to Berlin | Germany | 670 km (417 mi) | about 12 h 17 min |
| Zürich to Madrid | Spain | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 22 h 37 min |
| Zürich to Rome | Italy | 685 km (425 mi) | about 12 h 32 min |
| Zürich to Paris | France | 489 km (304 mi) | about 9 h 1 min |
| Zürich to Hamburg | Germany | 695 km (432 mi) | about 12 h 43 min |
| Zürich to Bucharest | Romania | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 25 h 15 min |
| Zürich to Budapest | Hungary | 789 km (490 mi) | about 14 h 24 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.