What is the cheapest way to get from Europe to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Swiss Alps is to train and bus and drive which costs SFr 85 - SFr 160 and takes 15h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Europe to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Europe to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Europe and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct train from Europe to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Bebra Bahnhof and arriving at Airolo via Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Europe to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Europe and Swiss Alps is 716 km. The road distance is 628.1 km.

How do I travel from Europe to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Europe to Swiss Alps without a car is to train via Basel which takes 11h 56m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 260.

How long does it take to get from Europe to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Europe to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Swiss Alps train from?

Europe to Swiss Alps train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Where does the Europe to Swiss Alps train arrive?

Europe to Swiss Alps train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Europe to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Swiss Alps is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Europe to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 487+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Europe to Swiss Alps - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Europe to Swiss Alps by train, bus, or car

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain
11h 56m
CHF 138–258
Train, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Würzburg Hbftrain 25
3. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Constance central bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Constance central bus station to Zurich Airport bus stationbus
5. Take the bus from Zürich Airport Bus Station Platform R to Iseltwald Dorfplatzbus
6. Drive from Iseltwald Dorfplatz to Swiss Alpscar
15h 30m
CHF 90–153
Drive 628.1 km
1. Drive from Europe to Swiss Alpscar 628.1 km
6h 36m
CHF 106–153
Train
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re5
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Airolotrain
12h 36m
CHF 204–290

Europe to Swiss Alps by bus and train

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11h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 715.8 km
Duration: 11h 56m

What companies run services between Europe and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Gotthard Passhöhe via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Fulda Bahnhof, Basel SBB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 11h 56m.

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