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How to get fromZurich to Gotthard Base Tunnelby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Gotthard Base Tunnel by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Ambrì-Piottatrain train Ir46
    2. Take the taxi from Ambrì-Piotta to Gotthard Base Tunneltaxi taxi
    3h 6m
    CHF 419–506

  2. Drive 158.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zurich to Gotthard Base Tunnelcar car 158.5 km
    2h 6m
    CHF 26–38

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Westbus bus 493
    3. Take the taxi from Amsteg, Dorf to Gotthard Base Tunneltaxi taxi
    4h 27m

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  • Distance: 200.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Gotthard Base Tunnel, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Gotthard Base Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Ambrì-Piotta then take the taxi to Gotthard Base Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Luzern, Bahnhof, take the bus to Altdorf UR, Bahnhof West, walk to Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost, take the line 412 bus to Amsteg, Dorf, then take the taxi to Gotthard Base Tunnel.

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