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How to get fromZurich to Alterswilby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Alterswil by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 123 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. to Alterswil FR, Dorfplatzbus bus 123
    2h 17m
    CHF 53–74

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bernbus bus 3909
    2. Take the bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Tafers, Dorfbus bus N17
    3h 58m
    CHF 17–32

  3. Drive  153.3 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Alterswilcar car 153.3 km
    1h 46m
    CHF 26–37

Zurich to Alterswil by train and bus

Calendar136Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alterswil, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Alterswil FR, Dorfplatz via Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof, and Tafers, Dorf in around 3h 58m.

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