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

The cheapest way to get from Krems to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Krems to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Krems and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Krems to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Krems Austraße/B3 and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof and Sankt Pölten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Krems and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Krems to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Krems An Der Donau and arriving at Zuerich Hb via St.Poelten Hbf and Buchs Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Krems to Zurich?

The distance between Krems and Zurich is 726 km. The road distance is 655.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Krems to Zurich without a car is to train via Buchs which takes 9h 59m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Krems to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Krems to Zurich bus from?

Krems to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sankt Pölten station.

Where do I catch the Krems to Zurich train from?

Krems to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, depart from St.Poelten Hbf station.

Train or bus from Krems to Zurich?

The best way to get from Krems to Zurich is to train via Buchs which takes 9h 59m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Krems to Zurich bus arrive?

Krems to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Krems to Zurich train arrive?

Krems to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Buchs Sg station.

Can I drive from Krems to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Krems to Zurich is 656 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Krems to Zurich.

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Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
5h 33m
CHF 98–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
11h 28m
CHF 57–92
Train via Buchs
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
9h 59m
CHF 95–185
Drive 655.6 km
1. Drive from Krems to Zurichcar 655.6 km
6h 38m
CHF 110–159
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 52m
CHF 115–331
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
3. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
6h 54m
CHF 249–530
Train, train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Graz Hbftrain
3. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
7h 55m
CHF 167–445
Train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
10h 4m
CHF 101–150
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ir13 / ...
11h 16m
CHF 168–264

Krems to Zurich by train

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Distance: 725.6 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Krems, Lower Austria and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Krems An Der Donau to Zuerich Hb via St.Poelten Hbf and Buchs Sg in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sankt Pölten to Zurich Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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