There are 9 ways to get from Oktoberfest to Switzerland by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SGtrain 88
- Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Winterthurtrain Ec / ...
4h 7mCHF 50–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
4h 15mCHF 17–34Drive 302.3 km
- Drive from Oktoberfest to Zurichcar 302.3 km
3h 4mCHF 51–74Fly to Basel
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3h 17mCHF 119–340Bus via Munich, Central Bus Station (Zob)
- Take the bus from München, ZOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5hCHF 40–43Train via Lindau
- Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re96
- Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Winterthurtrain Ec / ...
5h 27mCHF 47–190Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Munich to Zurich304.9 km
4h 25mCHF 17Fly to Zurich Airport
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3h 31mCHF 89–272Fly to Geneva International Airport
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
4h 48mCHF 113–292
Oktoberfest to Switzerland by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oktoberfest to Switzerland is to rideshare which costs SFr 17 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Oktoberfest to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Oktoberfest station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Oktoberfest to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via St. Margrethen Sg and Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Oktoberfest and Switzerland is 326 km. The road distance is 302.3 km.
The best way to get from Oktoberfest to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Oktoberfest to Switzerland, including transfers.
Oktoberfest to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.
Oktoberfest to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
The best way to get from Oktoberfest to Switzerland is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 340 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Oktoberfest, Germany and Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from Oktoberfest to Zürich Stadelhofen via München Hbf, St. Margrethen Sg, and Winterthur in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost CHF 21–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–470
Flights from Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–290
Flights from Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–310
Flights from Munich International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–480
Flights from Munich International Airport to Geneva International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–550
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Oktoberfest to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Oktoberfest to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at St. Margrethen SG station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oktoberfest to Switzerland is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Oktoberfest to Switzerland.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Oktoberfest and Switzerland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









