How to get from Bremen to Zurich
- 635 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
16h 33m
2 transfers
Train + Bus
€72
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bremen to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 33m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 635 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
635 km
Bremen to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bremen → Hannovertrain
Deutsche Bahn·1h 20m - 2Hannover → ColognetrainDeutsche Bahn·3h 05m
- 3Cologne → Zurichbus
FlixBus·8h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Bremen to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€102Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bremen to Zurich works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Bremen to Hannover, about 1h 20m. Transfer in Hannover and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Cologne (3h 5m). Transfer in Cologne and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zurich (8h 55m). In total it's roughly €72 over 16h 33m, 2 transfers.
Bremen to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bremen to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 16h 33m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Bremen to Zurich?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Bremen to Zurich?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zurich from Bremen?
About 635 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bremen to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €72. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bremen to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Bremen to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 09m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bremen to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
Other ways people search Bremen to Zurich
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026