The average train between Switzerland and Oberstdorf takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to Oberstdorf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Switzerland and Oberstdorf. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Oberstdorf at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Winterthur and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 16m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland to Oberstdorf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Oberstdorf station via St. Margrethen Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Switzerland to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Winterthur station.
Switzerland to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Immenstadt station.
Book your Switzerland to Oberstdorf train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SBB GmbH and 4 other operators.
The distance between Switzerland and Oberstdorf is 169.2 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Oberstdorf via Winterthur, St. Margrethen Sg, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, and Immenstadt in around 5h 12m.