What is the cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Kärnten?

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Kärnten is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Switzerland to Kärnten?

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Kärnten is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 4m and costs €170 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Kärnten?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Kärnten. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Klagenfurt Heiligengeistplatz via Krumpendorf/Wörthersee Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Kärnten?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Kärnten. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Klagenfurt Hbf via Zürich HB and Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Kärnten?

The distance between Switzerland and Kärnten is 545 km. The road distance is 564 km.

How do I travel from Switzerland to Kärnten without a car?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Kärnten without a car is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs €45 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Switzerland to Kärnten?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Switzerland to Kärnten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Kärnten bus from?

Switzerland to Kärnten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Kärnten train from?

Switzerland to Kärnten train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Kärnten?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Kärnten is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Switzerland to Kärnten bus arrive?

Switzerland to Kärnten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villach Bus Station.

Where does the Switzerland to Kärnten train arrive?

Switzerland to Kärnten train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Kärnten?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Kärnten is 564 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Switzerland to Kärnten.

How do I get a train ticket from Switzerland to Kärnten?

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Where can I stay near Kärnten?

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Switzerland to Kärnten - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Switzerland to Kärnten by plane, shuttle, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
5h 4m
€179–473
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbftrain rjx 167
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbftrain Rj
10h 19m
€50–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Villach Bus Stationbus FlixBus N953
10h 47m
€52–100
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Klagenfurt Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 35m
€221–702
Fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to St. Paul Im Lavanttaltrain
5h 10m
€147–403
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Klagenfurtshuttle
7h 23m
€194–1,033
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
7h 29m
€197–1,043
Drive 564 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Klagenfurt am Wörtherseecar 564 km
7h 22m
€98–141

Switzerland to Kärnten by train

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Distance: 544.6 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Kärnten, Austria?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Klagenfurt Hbf via Zürich HB and Salzburg Hbf in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Villach Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 16m.

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