What day trips can I take from Zürich?

Good day trips from Zürich (roughly under 100 miles) include Luzern, Bern, Basel, Winterthur — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Zürich?

The closest cities make easy day trips, while anything farther is worth a longer break; use the distance links above to plan.

How do I get from Zürich to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Zürich

Cities near Zürich, Switzerland: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Luzern, Bern, Basel. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Zürich, Switzerland is Luzern, about 25 mi (40 km) away — roughly 48 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.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
LuzernLakeside old town below the mountains	25 mi / 40 km	48 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
BernMedieval capital and bear park	59 mi / 95 km	1 hr 46 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
BaselArt museums on the Rhine	48 mi / 76 km	1 hr 25 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
WinterthurMuseums and a car-free old town	13 mi / 20 km	43 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Konstanz	36 mi / 57 km	1 hr 4 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Sankt Gallen	39 mi / 62 km	1 hr 10 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Friedrichshafen	48 mi / 77 km	1 hr 25 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Villingen-Schwenningen	48 mi / 77 km	1 hr 26 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Freiburg	54 mi / 87 km	1 hr 37 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Mulhouse	63 mi / 101 km	1 hr 53 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight

Day trips from Zürich

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Luzern, Bern, Basel, Winterthur, Konstanz. 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 Zürich include Luzern, Bern, Basel, Winterthur, Konstanz. The closest is Luzern, about 25 miles (40 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Zürich

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