How to get from Kiel to Zurich

International travel from Kiel, Germany to Zurich, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Can I enter Switzerland if coming from Germany?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Zurich if travelling from Kiel?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What measures do I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 29/11/2021; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Kiel and Zurich.

The current restriction level for returning to Kiel, Germany from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Kiel, Germany from Zurich, Switzerland?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Kiel from Zurich?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

Which rules do I need to follow in Kiel, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 05/12/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Kiel from Zurich here.

There are 2 ways to get from Kiel to Zurich: coach or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Zurich. Tickets for a coach cost on average £29.

This is compared to other travel options to Zurich:

A coach journey is usually £5 less than a journey to Zurich by train, which costs on average £35 for the same trip.

The fastest way from Kiel to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 11 h 25 min.

Other travel options between Kiel and Zurich can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 17 h 50 min   on average.

The distance from Kiel to Zurich is approximately 484 miles (781 km).

The average frequency per day from Kiel to Zurich is:

• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Zurich from Kiel as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Kiel to Zurich:

• Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from Kiel to Zurich depart from Kiel Hauptbahnhof to Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai.
• Most travellers catch their train from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Zürich HB.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kiel to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Zurich by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Kiel to Zurich tickets on Omio for £29.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Kiel to Zurich tickets on Omio for £35.

Yes, there are direct routes from Kiel to Zurich with the following travel companies:

• You can check for a direct train to Zurich with Deutsche Bahn with 1 direct train per day.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this journey.

Before travelling from Kiel to Zurich, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket for this route is £29 one way on average.
• The price of a train ticket for this route is on average £35 one way.

But we recommend booking Kiel to Zurich tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.