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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Grainau is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Grainau is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Grainau?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Untergrainau, Dorfplatz via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Grainau?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Zurich to Grainau?

The distance between Zurich and Grainau is 400 km. The road distance is 266.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Grainau without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Zurich to Grainau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Grainau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Grainau train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Grainau?

The best way to get from Zurich to Grainau is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €360 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Zurich to Grainau bus arrive?

Zurich to Grainau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Grainau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Grainau?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Grainau is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Zurich to Grainau.

Where can I stay near Grainau?

There are 2784+ hotels available in Grainau.

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

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1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
7h 24m
€31–55
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 5404 / ...
7h 52m
€60–353
Drive 266.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Grainaucar 266.1 km
3h 16m
€47–68
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 37m
€88–223

Zurich to Grainau by bus

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Distance: 399.8 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Untergrainau, Dorfplatz via Munich central bus station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Untergrainau, Dorfplatz via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 52m.

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