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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze is to bus and drive which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Zugspitzplatt via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Zugspitze?

The distance between Switzerland and Zugspitze is 306 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze without a car is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs €90 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Zugspitze train from?

Switzerland to Zugspitze train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Where does the Switzerland to Zugspitze train arrive?

Switzerland to Zugspitze train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Zugspitze is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Switzerland to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2788+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Switzerland to Zugspitze - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze by train, car, or bus

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Oetztaltrain Ec
2. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
6h 6m
€47–270
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
7h 1m
€35–62
Drive 253.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Zugspitzecar 253.6 km
3h 24m
€45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 5404 / ...
9h 44m
€92–378

Switzerland to Zugspitze by train

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Distance: 306.4 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugspitzplatt via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 44m.

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