GermanyvsSwitzerland
Switzerland7.0% less than Germany — that is €7.80 on a 50-litre tank.
| Per litre | Germany | Switzerland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 | €2.24 | €2.08 CHF 1.96 | €0.16 · €7.80/tank |
| Diesel | €2.23 | €2.28 CHF 2.15 | €0.05 · €2.60/tank |
| LPG | €1.08 | €1.26 CHF 1.19 | €0.18 · €8.80/tank |
Is the crossing worth it?
What you save by filling up in Switzerland, against what the detour costs you at €2.08/L and 7 L/100 km.
| Tank filled | You save | Worth a detour of |
|---|---|---|
| 40 L | €6.24 | up to 43 km round trip |
| 50 L | €7.80 | up to 54 km round trip |
| 60 L | €9.36 | up to 64 km round trip |
| 70 L | €10.92 | up to 75 km round trip |
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel cheaper in Germany or Switzerland?
Switzerland is cheaper for petrol 95 — €2.08 per litre against €2.24 in Germany, a difference of €0.16 per litre (7.0%). On a 50-litre tank that is €7.80 saved.
How much do I save filling up in Switzerland?
€7.80 on a 50-litre tank, €10.92 on a 70-litre one. Weigh that against the detour: if crossing costs you 20 extra kilometres, roughly €2.91 of that saving goes straight back into the tank.
Is the cheaper country the same for diesel?
No — and this is easy to get wrong. Switzerland wins on petrol, but Germany is cheaper for diesel at €2.23 against €2.28. The two fuels carry different duty rates, so they do not have to move together.
How current are these prices?
Both sides are 2026-08-31 national averages including all duties and taxes — European Commission, DG Energy — Weekly Oil Bulletin for Germany and OpenVan.camp — European fuel price aggregation for Switzerland. Individual stations vary around the average, and forecourts right at a border crossing routinely price above it precisely because they can.