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

The cheapest way to get from Zugspitze to Zurich is to drive and bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 48m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Zugspitze and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Zugspitze to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Zugspitzplatt and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Scharnitz and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Zugspitze to Zurich?

The distance between Zugspitze and Zurich is 305 km. The road distance is 255.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zugspitze to Zurich without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 47m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Zugspitze to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zugspitze to Zurich train from?

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

Where does the Zugspitze to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zugspitze to Zurich?

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1230+ hotels available in Zurich.

Zugspitze to Zurich - 6 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Zugspitze to Zurich by car, train, bus, or plane

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Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Telfs-Pfaffenhofencar
2. Take the train from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Landeck-Zamstrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Landeck-Zams to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
5h 38m
CHF 45–74
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 48m
CHF 34–55
Drive 255.7 km
1. Drive from Zugspitze to Zurichcar 255.7 km
3h 24m
CHF 49–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Riffelriß to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
2. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
6h 2m
CHF 136–388
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 47m
CHF 87–162
Train
1. Take the train from Zugspitzplatt to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb64
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
9h 4m
CHF 71–106

Zugspitze to Zurich by train and bus

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Distance: 304.6 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Zugspitze, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zugspitzplatt to Zuerich Hb via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Scharnitz, Scharnitz, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 4m.

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