- Fastest
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- Cheapest
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- Distance
- 80 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures today
- 0
- 2 ways, Fri 30 Oct
2 ways to travel
80 km apart. Times are the timetables for Fri 30 Oct, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
best€140 cheaper than a cab and about as quick.
- Drivebest1h 52m€11–15EstimatedLikely no visa needed for Switzerland105 km · fuel only
- Taxi1h 52m€125–190EstimatedLikely no visa needed for Switzerlandone-way cab
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Before you go
Borders, permits, official travel advice and disaster alerts for the places on this route, as their sources publish them. Entry rules are shown for a passport from Germany; the planner lets you pick yours.
- Likely no visa needed for Switzerland · Germany passport (assumed)Check rules
- Exercise increased caution in GermanyUS
Travel advice: US State Department. Visa rules: Passport Index data (MIT, 17 Feb 2026); always check the official entry rules.
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Balgheim to Zurich?
The fastest way is by car: about 1h 52m door to door. The straight-line distance is 80 km.
What is the cheapest way from Balgheim to Zurich?
Drive is the cheapest, from €11. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
How far is Zurich from Balgheim by road?
About 105 km, roughly 1h 52m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €11–15; tolls and parking are extra.