How to travel from Aarhus to Zurich, Switzerland

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out ZurichAarhus if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Zürich HB.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 275($280)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Zurich Bus Station.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 72($73)
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Drive

Drive to Zürich.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance1,233km (766 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Zurich

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Zurich

Transport options from Aarhus to Zurich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
12hrs
CHF 275($280)
twice daily1,311km (815 miles)
Train via Hamburg Dammtor16h 25m
CHF 145($145)
twice daily1,388km (863 miles)
Bus
18hrs
CHF 72($73)
every 20 mins1,294km (804 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
CHF 250($255)
on demand1,233km (766 miles)

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Airports near Zurich

The following major airports near Zurich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Zurich
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Zurich
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Zurich