The distance between Aarhus and Zurich is around 1,233km (766 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Aarhus to Zurich by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Zürich HB.
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Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Zurich Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Zurich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 72 ($73) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 250 ($255).
The distance between Aarhus and Zurich is around 1,233km (766 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 982km (610 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Aarhus and Zurich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Zurich is to drive which takes around 10h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 250 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 72 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Zurich. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH, TGV inOui and Nightjet run train services between Aarhus and Zurich. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aarhus and Zurich. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 18hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Aarhus and Zurich. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aarhus to Zurich. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Zürich HB. instead which will take 12hrs.
The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aarhus and Zurich. The distance is around 1,233km (766 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Zurich is to take the train which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around CHF 275 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 12hrs | CHF 275($280) | twice daily | 1,311km (815 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Dammtor | 16h 25m | CHF 145($145) | twice daily | 1,388km (863 miles) |
Bus | 18hrs | CHF 72($73) | every 20 mins | 1,294km (804 miles) |
Drive | 10h 45m | CHF 250($255) | on demand | 1,233km (766 miles) |
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