There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu) by train, bus, or car
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Train via Lustenau
best- Take the train from Winterthur to St. Margrethen Sgtrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kemptentrain Re70 / ...
4h 21m€39–166Drive 182.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu)car 182.9 km
2h 23m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindaubus FlixBus N106 / ...
- Take the bus from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kemptenbus Re7
6h 36mTrain
- Take the train from Winterthur to Bregenztrain Ec
- Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Kemptentrain Re70 / ...
4h 32m€61–179Train via Rapperswil SG
- Take the train from Rapperswil SG to St. Margrethen SGtrain S4
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kemptentrain Re70 / ...
5h 37m€70–137
Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu) is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu) is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Kempten (Allgäu). However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Kempten via Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu). However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Kempten via Winterthur, St. Margrethen Sg and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Switzerland and Kempten (Allgäu) is 218 km. The road distance is 182.9 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu) without a car is to train via Lustenau which takes 4h 21m and costs €35 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu), including transfers.
Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Winterthur station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu) is to train via Lustenau which takes 4h 21m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Kempten (Allgäu), Germany?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Kempten via Winterthur, St. Margrethen Sg, and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Kempten via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Lindau, and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 6h 36m.
Train from Winterthur to St. Margrethen Sg
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Winterthur to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Winterthur to St. Margrethen Sg
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- Thurbo
Train from Winterthur to St. Margrethen Sg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €8–12
- 1st Class Ticket
- €12–16
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau-Insel to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Rapperswil SG to St. Margrethen SG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Bus from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lindau station.
Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St. Margrethen Sg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu) is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Switzerland to Kempten (Allgäu).
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