What is the cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car?

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car is to bus and drive which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car?

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Zugspitzplatt via Zürich HB, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car?

The distance between Switzerland and Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car is 336 km. The road distance is 251.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car train from?

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

Where does the Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car train arrive?

Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Innsbruck Hbf station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car?

There are 2775+ hotels available in Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car.

Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car - 4 ways to travel via train

Q: How do I travel from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car without a car?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs €55 - €85.

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

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Imst-Pitztaltrain Rjx
2. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Carcar
6h 14m
€49–310
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Carcar
6h 52m
€36–61
Drive 251.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Carcar 251.3 km
3h 14m
€44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain rjx 167
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 5404 / ...
8h 57m
€60–84

Switzerland to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car by train and foot

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8h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 336.2 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugspitze Glacier Cable Car via Zürich HB, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Zugspitzplatt in around 8h 57m.

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