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

The cheapest way to get from Grainau to Zurich is to bus and night train which costs SFr 19 - SFr 28 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grainau to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Grainau and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Grainau to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Untergrainau, Dorfplatz and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Grainau and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Grainau to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Grainau and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf, Lindau-Reutin and St. Margrethen Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Grainau to Zurich?

The distance between Grainau and Zurich is 384 km. The road distance is 268.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Grainau to Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Grainau to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grainau to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Grainau to Zurich train from?

Grainau to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Train or bus from Grainau to Zurich?

The best way to get from Grainau to Zurich is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 340 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Grainau to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Grainau to Zurich train arrive?

Grainau to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Grainau to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Grainau to Zurich is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Grainau to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1231+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grainau 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 central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
7h 8m
CHF 31–57
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 040 / ...
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 1m
CHF 19–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 040 / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
7h 15m
CHF 20–38
Drive 268.2 km
1. Drive from Grainau to Zurichcar 268.2 km
3h 16m
CHF 44–64
Bus, train via Buchs
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 040 / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
7h 29m
CHF 52–200
Train
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain Rb6
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 88
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 42m
CHF 95–335
Train, fly
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
5h 26m
CHF 139–321

Grainau to Zurich by bus

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Distance: 383.8 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Untergrainau, Dorfplatz to Zurich Bus Station via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, and Munich central bus station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grainau to Zuerich Hb via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München Hbf, Lindau-Reutin, and St. Margrethen Sg in around 7h 42m.

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