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

The cheapest way to get from Schwyz to Zurich is to drive which costs SFr 8 - SFr 13 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Schwyz to Zurich is to drive which takes 48 min and costs SFr 8 - SFr 13.

Is there a direct train between Schwyz and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Schwyz to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Schwyz and arriving at Zürich HB via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Schwyz to Zurich?

The distance between Schwyz and Zurich is 51 km. The road distance is 53 km.

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

The best way to get from Schwyz to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Schwyz to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schwyz to Zurich train from?

Schwyz to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Arth-Goldau station.

Where does the Schwyz to Zurich train arrive?

Schwyz to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Schwyz to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Schwyz to Zurich is 53 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Schwyz to Zurich.

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

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Schwyz to Zurich - 5 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and line 501 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Schwyz to Zurich by train, car, taxi, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
1h 7m
CHF 20–34
Drive 53 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Schwyz to Zurichcar 53 km
48 min
CHF 9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Schwyz to Zurichtaxi 53 km
48 min
CHF 240–290
Line 501 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Schwyz, Zentrum to Arth-Goldau, Bahnhofbus 501 / ...
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
1h 31m
CHF 21–61
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Schwyz to Zugtrain S2
2. Take the train from Zug to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S5
2h 10m
CHF 29–69

Schwyz to Zurich by train

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Distance: 50.7 km
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Schwyz, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Arth-Goldau to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 14–45 and the journey takes 40 min. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 3 hours.

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