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 30 - SFr 55 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 40 - SFr 65.

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 9h 37m.

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 night train which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 Nightjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Zugspitze to Switzerland train arrive?

Zugspitze to Switzerland train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb 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 1252+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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

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

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Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs-Pfaffenhofencar
2. Take the train from Oetztal to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
6h 4m
CHF 53–166
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 33–53
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 37m
CHF 51–61
Drive 255.7 km
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Zurichcar 255.7 km
3h 24m
CHF 43–62
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 92–111

Zugspitze to Switzerland by train, bus, and night train

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Distance: 306.4 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Zugspitze, Germany and Switzerland?

Nightjet operates a vehicle from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 23–88 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Two other operators also service this route.

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