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What is the best way to travel from Zurich to Tübingen?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to Tübingen from Zurich. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 35m
£11
£12
3
Train
4h 52m
£45
£53
26
Car
2h 0m
£14
£14
1

What is the cheapest way to reach Tübingen from Zurich?

You can reach Tübingen with just £11 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
Monday
from £14
Tuesday
from £45
Wednesday
Thursday
from £45
Friday
from £11
Saturday

    Cheapest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    07:10
    Zurich
    09:10
    Tübingen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14

    • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 1m
    0
    18:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    00:00
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    13:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    18:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £54
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 0m
    0
    16:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    21:59
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £60
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    09:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    14:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £67

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    09:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    14:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 1m
    0
    18:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    00:00
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    05:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    13:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    18:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £54

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    05:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    09:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    14:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 52m
    0
    06:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:57
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £69

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    04:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    07:00
    Tübingen
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    2h 35m
    0
    09:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    11:45
    Tübingen
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    3h 0m
    0
    18:35
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    21:35
    Tübingen
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Zurich
    20:10
    Tübingen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14

What are the fastest trips from Zurich to Tübingen?

You can get to Tübingen from Zurich in just 2h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
Monday
from 2h 0m
Tuesday
from 4h 59m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 4h 52m
Friday
from 2h 10m
Saturday

    Fastest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    07:10
    Zurich
    09:10
    Tübingen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14

    • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    13:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    18:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £54
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    09:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    14:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £67
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 0m
    0
    16:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    21:59
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £60
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 1m
    0
    18:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    00:00
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    09:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    14:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    05:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    13:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    18:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £54
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 1m
    0
    18:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    00:00
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 52m
    0
    06:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:57
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £69
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    05:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 59m
    0
    09:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    14:58
    Tübingen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Zurich
    20:10
    Tübingen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    2h 35m
    0
    09:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    11:45
    Tübingen
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    04:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    07:00
    Tübingen
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    3h 0m
    0
    18:35
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    21:35
    Tübingen
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Zurich to Tübingen

What are the most popular stations in Zurich and Tübingen?

In Zurich, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Central Polybahn, while in Tübingen you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Central Station or Unterjesingen Sandäcker Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Tübingen from Zurich? With 5 connections between 3 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich and Tübingen, you can pay as low as £11 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Tübingen in just 2h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich and Tübingen are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich and Tübingen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Zollikon or to Kirchentellinsfurt, and look at flights from Zurich Airport, and landing at Stuttgart Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Zurich to Tübingen?

The most popular companies between Zurich and Tübingen, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Zurich to Tübingen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich to Tübingen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Zurich to Tübingen

How can I reach Tübingen from Zurich?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Tübingen from Zurich.

How far is Tübingen from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich and Tübingen is 133.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich and Tübingen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 23 kgs, and a flight 33 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich to Tübingen?

You can get to Tübingen with just £11 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Tübingen?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Tübingen in just 2h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Zurich and to Tübingen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich and to Tübingen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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