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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alterswil is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alterswil is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Alterswil?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Alterswil. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Alterswil FR, Dorfplatz via Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof and Tafers, Dorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Zurich to Alterswil?

The distance between Zurich and Alterswil is 159 km. The road distance is 153.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Alterswil without a car is to train and line 123 bus which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Zurich to Alterswil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alterswil bus from?

Zurich to Alterswil bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Zurich to Alterswil bus arrive?

Zurich to Alterswil bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Alterswil?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alterswil is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Zurich to Alterswil.

Where can I stay near Alterswil?

There are 463+ hotels available in Alterswil.

Zurich to Alterswil - 3 ways to travel via train, line 123 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 123 bus
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. to Alterswil FR, Dorfplatzbus 123
2h 17m
CHF 54–158
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Tafers, Dorfbus N17
4h 8m
CHF 19–31
Drive 153.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Alterswilcar 153.3 km
1h 46m
CHF 25–37

Zurich to Alterswil by train and bus

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2h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest 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 Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Alterswil FR, Dorfplatz via Bern Car Terminal Neufeld, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof, and Tafers, Dorf in around 4h 8m.

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