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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Berchtesgaden is to train via Freilassing which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Berchtesgaden is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Berchtesgaden?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Schießstättbrücke via Munich central bus station and Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Berchtesgaden?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Berchtesgaden Hbf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and Freilassing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Zurich to Berchtesgaden?

The distance between Zurich and Berchtesgaden is 510 km. The road distance is 410.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Berchtesgaden without a car is to train via Freilassing which takes 6h 38m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Zurich to Berchtesgaden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Berchtesgaden bus from?

Zurich to Berchtesgaden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Berchtesgaden train from?

Zurich to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Berchtesgaden?

The best way to get from Zurich to Berchtesgaden is to train via Freilassing which takes 6h 38m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €340 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Zurich to Berchtesgaden bus arrive?

Zurich to Berchtesgaden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Berchtesgaden train arrive?

Zurich to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Berchtesgaden?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Berchtesgaden is 410 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Zurich to Berchtesgaden.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Berchtesgaden?

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Zurich to Berchtesgaden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Freilassing
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbftrain rjx 167
6h 38m
€31–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus N948 / ...
7h 48m
€44–78
Drive 410.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berchtesgadencar 410.3 km
5h 27m
€72–104
Fly Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Freilassingtrain
3. Take the train from Freilassing to Berchtesgaden Hbftrain
5h 54m
€139–477
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
7h 51m
€78–113
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
8h 23m
€107–272
Fly Zurich Airport to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane ZRH - SZG
7h 4m
€141–335
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Freilassingtrain
8h 19m
€185–595

Zurich to Berchtesgaden by train

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Distance: 509.5 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Schießstättbrücke via Munich central bus station, Salzburg South, and Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz in around 7h 48m.

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