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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Giessbach is to drive which costs SFr 17 - SFr 26 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Giessbach is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 26.

How far is it from Zurich to Giessbach?

The distance between Zurich and Giessbach is 123 km. The road distance is 104.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Giessbach without a car is to bus and line 181 ferry and line 59 ferry which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Zurich to Giessbach, including transfers.

Can I drive from Zurich to Giessbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Giessbach is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Zurich to Giessbach.

Where can I stay near Giessbach?

There are 1841+ hotels available in Giessbach.

Zurich to Giessbach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 181 ferry

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

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Bus, line 181 ferry, line 59 ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Iseltwald Dorfplatzbus
2. Take the ferry from Iseltwald to Giessbach Seeferry 181 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Giessbach See to Brienzferry 59 / ...
4h 25m
CHF 58–71
Drive 104.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Giessbachcar 104.2 km
1h 19m
CHF 18–26
Train, line 60 ferry, line 59 ferry
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
3. Take the ferry from Brienz to Giessbach Seeferry 60 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Giessbach See to Brienzferry 59 / ...
5h 33m
CHF 77–103

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Distance: 122.7 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Giessbach, Canton of Bern, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Giessbach. However, you can take the bus to Iseltwald Dorfplatz, walk to Iseltwald, take the line 181 ferry to Giessbach See, take the line 59 ferry to Brienz, then take the taxi to Giessbach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Giessbach via Luzern, Brienz, Brienz, Giessbach See, and Brienz in around 5h 33m.

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