There are many trains connecting Germany to Switzerland. The trains are comfortable and definitely recommended over flights.
Berlin to Basel at the Swiss border takes 7h00 to 7h30
. Köln (Cologne) to Basel takes 4 hours, and from a train ride from Frankfurt takes less than 3 hours.
How far is Germany from Switzerland by train?
| Journey time From 3h 54m | Distance 189 miles (304 km) | Frequency 22 trains per day | First train 02:45 | Last train 21:50 |
|---|
How much is a train from Germany to Switzerland?
The best way to get from Germany to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs
€160 – €260.
How long does it take from Germany to Switzerland?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Switzerland and Germany is 510 km= 317 miles. If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Switzerland to Germany, It takes
0.57 hours
to arrive.
What train runs between Germany and Switzerland?
A daily CityNightLine sleeper train
operates from Zürich and Basel to destinations like Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin and Dresden.
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Bern, also spelled Berne
, city, capital of Switzerland and of Bern canton, in the west-central part of the country. It lies along a narrow loop of the Aare River.
Is Germany cheaper than Switzerland?
Germany is
36% cheaper than Switzerland
.
Which German city is closest to Switzerland?
Closest city is
Freiburg(Breisgau)
. 220.000 inhabitants. 3 hours from Interlaken (direct ICE trains).
Can you take a train from Switzerland to Germany?
No,
there is no direct train from Switzerland to Germany
. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Zuerich Hb, Basel Sbb and S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
How far is Munich from Switzerland by train?
| Journey time From 4h 2m | Distance 150 miles (241 km) | Frequency 31 trains per day | First train 00:01 | Last train 23:50 |
|---|
Is Switzerland close to France?
Switzerland and France (which is part of the European Union), share
about 600 km of border
(prompting strong cross-border cooperation) and a language (French is one of Switzerland’s four official languages).
Can I enter Germany if I am vaccinated?
Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19. However, international travel poses additional risks, and even fully vaccinated travelers might be at increased risk for getting and possibly spreading some COVID-19 variants.
Is Germany allowing us tourists?
Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter?
Yes
. As of June 20, 2021, residents of the United States are allowed to enter Germany for all purposes.
