What is the cheapest way to get from Garmisch to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Garmisch to Zurich is to bus and night train which costs SFr 16 - SFr 22 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Garmisch to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Garmisch to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Garmisch and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Garmisch station to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arriving at Zürich via Munich - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Garmisch and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Garmisch to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Mittenwald, Scharnitz and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Garmisch to Zurich?

The distance between Garmisch and Zurich is 374 km. The road distance is 269.6 km.

How do I travel from Garmisch to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Garmisch to Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 55.

How long does it take to get from Garmisch to Zurich?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Garmisch to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garmisch to Zurich bus from?

Garmisch to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Where do I catch the Garmisch to Zurich train from?

Garmisch to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Garmisch to Zurich?

The best way to get from Garmisch to Zurich is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 140 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Garmisch to Zurich bus arrive?

Garmisch to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Garmisch to Zurich train arrive?

Garmisch to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Garmisch to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Garmisch to Zurich is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Garmisch to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Garmisch to Zurich?

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Garmisch to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Garmisch to Zurich by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 5m
CHF 29–55
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 040 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
6h 31m
CHF 16–21
Train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
7h 36m
CHF 51–140
Drive 269.6 km
1. Drive from Garmisch to Zurichcar 269.6 km
3h 18m
CHF 44–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pfronten-Steinachbus
2. Take the bus from KEMPTEN, Busbf / Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 2 to ST. GALLEN, Lagerstrassebus
3. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
7h 33m
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4h 44m
CHF 126–303
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 58m
CHF 162–437

Garmisch to Zurich by bus

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Distance: 373.7 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Garmisch, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Zürich via Munich - Bus Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hb every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 40–65 and the journey takes 4h 12m. ÖBB EuroCity also services this route 4 times a day.

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