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Cities Near Winterthur

Cities near Winterthur, Switzerland: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Zürich (Kreis 11), Konstanz, Sankt Gallen. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Winterthur, Switzerland is Zürich (Kreis 11), about 11 mi (18 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Zürich (Kreis 11)11 mi / 18 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Konstanz24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Sankt Gallen31 mi / 50 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Friedrichshafen37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Luzern37 mi / 60 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Villingen-Schwenningen40 mi / 64 km1 hr 12 minDrive/railDay trip
Freiburg53 mi / 85 km1 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip
Basel54 mi / 87 km1 hr 36 minDrive/railDay trip
Mulhouse67 mi / 108 km2 hrDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Bern71 mi / 115 km2 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Winterthur

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Zürich (Kreis 11), Konstanz, Sankt Gallen, Friedrichshafen, Luzern. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Winterthur include Zürich (Kreis 11), Konstanz, Sankt Gallen, Friedrichshafen, Luzern. The closest is Zürich (Kreis 11), about 11 miles (18 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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