What is the cheapest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps is to drive which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Bodensee (Lake) and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct bus from Bodensee (Lake) station to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Bregenz bus station and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Castione, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione and Airolo, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bodensee (Lake) and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct train from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Romanshorn and arriving at Airolo via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Bodensee (Lake) and Swiss Alps is 215 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.

How do I travel from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps bus from?

Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bregenz bus station.

Where do I catch the Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps train from?

Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Romanshorn station.

Train or bus from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps?

The best way to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Where does the Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps train arrive?

Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 347+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain Ir46
5h 25m
CHF 65–144
Drive 171.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Konstanz to Swiss Alpscar 171.4 km
2h 36m
CHF 29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bregenz bus station to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
7h 25m
CHF 31–49
Train via Kreuzlingen
1. Take the train from Kreuzlingen to Zürich HBtrain Ir75
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain Ir46
5h 26m
CHF 66–148
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Kreuzlingen to Zug(CH)train 75
2. Take the train from Zug to Airolotrain Ir46
5h 37m
CHF 42–61

Bodensee (Lake) to Swiss Alps by train and bus

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Distance: 215.4 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Bodensee (Lake), Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Romanshorn to Gotthard Passhöhe via Zürich HB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bregenz bus station to Gotthard Passhöhe via Bellinzona, Castione, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, and Airolo, Stazione in around 7h 25m.

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