There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Alta Via 1 by train, bus, shuttle, 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 Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
- Take the train from Fortezza to Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Pragstrain 400
9h 37m€82–190Drive 382.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Alta Via 1car 382.2 km
5h 2m€69–100Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N1290 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Innsbruck Airport to Villabassa
9h 43m€124–175Train via Buchs
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Buchs Sg to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
- Take the train from Fortezza to Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Pragstrain 400
9h 52m€85–176
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alta Via 1 is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alta Via 1 is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Alta Via 1. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Fortezza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Zurich and Alta Via 1 is 450 km. The road distance is 382.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Alta Via 1 without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Zurich to Alta Via 1, including transfers.
Zurich to Alta Via 1 train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zurich to Alta Via 1 train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alta Via 1 is 382 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Zurich to Alta Via 1.
There are 2116+ hotels available in Alta Via 1.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alta Via 1, Italy?
You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Alta Via 1 via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Fortezza/Franzensfes, Fortezza, Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags, Villabassa - Piazza Von Kurz, and Lago di Bràies in around 9h 37m.
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- *
- €45–70
Train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sg
- *
- €20–30
Train from Buchs Sg to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- *
- €29–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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