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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Elmau is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Elmau is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Elmau?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Elmau. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Schloss Elmau via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Mittenwald. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Elmau?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Elmau. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Klais via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Zurich to Elmau?

The distance between Zurich and Elmau is 311 km. The road distance is 268.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Elmau without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs €28 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Zurich to Elmau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Elmau bus from?

Zurich to Elmau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Elmau train from?

Zurich to Elmau train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Elmau?

The best way to get from Zurich to Elmau is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €340 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Zurich to Elmau bus arrive?

Zurich to Elmau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Zurich to Elmau train arrive?

Zurich to Elmau train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Elmau?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Elmau is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Zurich to Elmau.

Where can I stay near Elmau?

There are 2784+ hotels available in Elmau.

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Elmau by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N882 / ...
6h 56m
€29–44
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Klaistrain 5404 / ...
7h 23m
€57–336
Drive 268.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Elmaucar 268.8 km
3h 50m
€48–69
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
8h 16m
€87–214

Zurich to Elmau by bus

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Distance: 311 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Schloss Elmau via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Klais, and Klais in around 7h 23m.

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