More cities in one trip from Zurich
Zurich (Switzerland) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 21 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 3 of them are in another country (Germany, Italy, France). The most searched are Munich, Milan and Stuttgart; the quickest to reach is Freiburg (i.Br.), about 2 h away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 9 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 21 airports with direct flights
- 4 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Zurich
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich · Germany | 242 km | 3 h 50 min | Bus |
| Milan · Italy | 216 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Stuttgart · Germany | 162 km | 2 h 55 min | Bus |
| Turin · Italy | 267 km | 6 h 15 min | Bus |
| Strasbourg · France | 145 km | 3 h 25 min | Bus |
| Freiburg (i.Br.) · Germany | 86 km | 2 h | Bus |
| Karlsruhe · Germany | 180 km | 3 h 40 min | Bus |
| Mannheim · Germany | 234 km | 4 h 55 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Zurich
Land in Zurich, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Zurich → Stuttgart → Strasbourg → Zurich
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Zurich, 2 nights in Stuttgart, 1 night in Strasbourg
- About 8 h 25 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Zurich → Stuttgart | 2 h 55 min |
| Stuttgart → Strasbourg | 2 h 5 min |
| Strasbourg → Zurich | 3 h 25 min |
Zurich → Munich → Stuttgart → Zurich
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Zurich, 2 nights in Munich, 1 night in Stuttgart
- About 9 h 15 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Zurich → Munich | 3 h 50 min |
| Munich → Stuttgart | 2 h 30 min |
| Stuttgart → Zurich | 2 h 55 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in ZurichFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in ZurichEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Zurich
Airports with direct flights to Zurich, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 4
Germany 1
Kosovo 1
Morocco 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Zurich?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Munich, Milan, Stuttgart, Turin, Strasbourg, Freiburg (i.Br.), Karlsruhe and Mannheim. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Zurich to Munich?
About 3 h 50 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 242 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Zurich?
For Zurich, Stuttgart and Strasbourg, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Zurich, 2 nights in Stuttgart, 1 night in Strasbourg), with about 8 h 25 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Zurich?
From 21 airports in 7 countries, including London, Rome and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Zurich is cheap.