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

The cheapest way to get from Zugspitze to Switzerland is to drive and bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zugspitze to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct train between Zugspitze and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Zugspitzplatt and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Scharnitz, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Zugspitze to Switzerland?

The distance between Zugspitze and Switzerland is 306 km. The road distance is 255.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Zugspitze to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zugspitze to Switzerland train from?

Zugspitze to Switzerland train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, depart from Zugspitzplatt station.

Where does the Zugspitze to Switzerland train arrive?

Zugspitze to Switzerland train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Can I drive from Zugspitze to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Zugspitze to Switzerland is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Zugspitze to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1226+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Zugspitze to Switzerland - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Zugspitze to Switzerland by car, train, or bus

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Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs-Pfaffenhofencar
2. Take the train from Oetztal to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
5h 30m
CHF 40–81
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs Gh Martinacar
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
6h 52m
CHF 35–55
Drive 255.7 km
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Zurichcar 255.7 km
3h 24m
CHF 46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Zugspitzplatt to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb64
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
8h 29m
CHF 73–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain Rb6 / ...
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 51m
CHF 86–89

Zugspitze to Switzerland by train and bus

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Distance: 306.4 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Zugspitze, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zugspitzplatt to Zürich Stadelhofen via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Scharnitz, Scharnitz, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 29m.

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