What is the cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake)?

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake)?

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs €120 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Chiemsee (Lake)?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake). However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Gstadt via Munich central bus station and Prien am Chiemsee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Chiemsee (Lake)?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake). However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Prien, Hafen via Zuerich Hb, Kufstein, Rosenheim and Prien am Chiemsee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake)?

The distance between Switzerland and Chiemsee (Lake) is 386 km. The road distance is 383.5 km.

How do I travel from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) without a car?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €27 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake)?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) bus from?

Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) train from?

Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake)?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €27 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) bus arrive?

Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus Station.

Where does the Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) train arrive?

Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Kufstein station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake)?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) is 383 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake).

Where can I stay near Chiemsee (Lake)?

There are 2228+ hotels available in Chiemsee (Lake).

Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Prien Am Chiemseetrain
4h 1m
€127–387
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Kufsteintrain Rjx
7h 59m
€28–162
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Prien Am Chiemseetrain Re
8h 33m
€38–167
Drive 383.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Schloß Herrenchiemseecar 383.5 km
4h 19m
€67–97
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Prien Am Chiemseetrain
5h 3m
€136–398
Fly from Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Prien Am Chiemseetrain
5h 28m
€130–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rosenheim stationbus N900
8h 53m
€39–102

Switzerland to Chiemsee (Lake) by train

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Distance: 385.6 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Chiemsee (Lake), Germany?

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Kufstein twice daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Gstadt via Zürich HB, Zürich, Munich central bus station, Rosenheim station, Rosenheim, Prien Am Chiemsee, and Prien am Chiemsee in around 8h 53m.

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