What is the cheapest way to get from Weimar to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Swiss Alps is to bus and train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 18h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Weimar to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Weimar to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Weimar and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Weimar and arriving at Airolo via Erfurt Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Weimar to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Weimar and Swiss Alps is 817 km. The road distance is 655.5 km.

How do I travel from Weimar to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Weimar to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 650.

How long does it take to get from Weimar to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Weimar to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Swiss Alps train from?

Weimar to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Where does the Weimar to Swiss Alps train arrive?

Weimar to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Weimar to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Swiss Alps is 656 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Weimar to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 500+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Weimar to Swiss Alps - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Weimar to Swiss Alps by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain Ir26
11h 55m
CHF 161–605
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Weimar central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain Ic2
18h 58m
CHF 82–132
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Weimar to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
2. Take the nighttrain from Hanau Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
14h
Drive 655.5 km
1. Drive from Weimar to Swiss Alpscar 655.5 km
7h 7m
CHF 107–155
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
9h 34m
CHF 161–525
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
11h 41m
CHF 110–514

Weimar to Swiss Alps by train and bus

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11h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 817.5 km
Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Weimar, Germany and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Weimar to Gotthard Passhöhe via Erfurt Hbf, Basel SBB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 11h 55m.

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