There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Gelmer Funicular by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
- Take the train from Luzern to Meiringentrain Lix / ...
4h 25mCHF 39–58Drive 120.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Gelmer Funicularcar 120.8 km
1h 36mCHF 21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
- Take the bus from Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof to Meiringen, Bahnhofbus Ev2 / ...
4h 26mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Göschenentrain Ir46
- Take the bus from Göschenen, Bahnhof to Innertkirchen, Grimseltorbus 162
5h 56mCHF 39–58Train, line 161 bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain Ic2
- Take the bus from Oberwald, Bahnhof to Handegg, Gelmerbahnbus 161
6h 11mCHF 42–75
Zurich to Gelmer Funicular by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Gelmer Funicular is to drive which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Gelmer Funicular is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 30.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Gelmer Funicular. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB Schweizerhof and arriving at Handegg, Gelmerbahn via Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof and Meiringen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gelmer Funicular. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Innertkirchen Grimseltor via Luzern and Meiringen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Zurich and Gelmer Funicular is 117 km. The road distance is 120.8 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Gelmer Funicular without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Zurich to Gelmer Funicular, including transfers.
Zurich to Gelmer Funicular bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.
Zurich to Gelmer Funicular train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Gelmer Funicular is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Gelmer Funicular, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gelmer Funicular via Luzern, Meiringen, Innertkirchen Grimseltor, Innertkirchen, Grimseltor, and Guttannen, Breitwald in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Gelmer Funicular via Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof, Meiringen, Bahnhof, and Handegg, Gelmerbahn in around 4h 26m.
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Altdorf UR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 44 552 0807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shuttler
Bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–26
- Website
- Shuttler
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Gelmer Funicular bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Interlaken Bahnhof Ost station.
Zurich to Gelmer Funicular train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Gelmer Funicular is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Zurich to Gelmer Funicular.
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