There are 4 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express by train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Chur to Predatrain Ir38 / ...
4h 21mDrive 172.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Expresscar 172.3 km
2h 14mCHF 28–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Glacier Express172.3 km
2h 14mTrain via Mels
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Sarganstrain Ir13
- Take the train from Chur to Predatrain Ir38 / ...
5h 12m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express is to drive which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Preda via Zürich HB and Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Glacier Express is 192 km. The road distance is 172.3 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Chur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express.
There are 2401+ hotels available in Glacier Express.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Glacier Express, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Glacier Express via Zürich HB, Chur, and Preda in around 4h 21m.
Train from Zürich HB to Chur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Chur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
Train from Chur to Preda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
Train from Chur to Preda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Glacier Express
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Glacier Express. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.