What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Gruyères Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Gruyères Castle is to drive which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Gruyères Castle?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Gruyères Castle is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Gruyères Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gruyères Castle. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bulle via Fribourg/Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Zurich to Gruyères Castle?

The distance between Zurich and Gruyères Castle is 197 km. The road distance is 184.6 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Gruyères Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Gruyères Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Gruyères Castle?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Zurich to Gruyères Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Gruyères Castle train from?

Zurich to Gruyères Castle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Where does the Zurich to Gruyères Castle train arrive?

Zurich to Gruyères Castle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Fribourg/Freiburg station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Gruyères Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Gruyères Castle is 185 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Zurich to Gruyères Castle.

Where can I stay near Gruyères Castle?

There are 751+ hotels available in Gruyères Castle.

Zurich to Gruyères Castle - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Gruyères Castle by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Bulletrain Re2 / ...
2h 57m
CHF 58–161
Drive 184.6 km
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1. Drive from Zurich to Gruyères Castlecar 184.6 km
1h 57m
CHF 30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. to Bulle, gare routièrebus 234 / ...
3h 6m
CHF 71–175

Zurich to Gruyères Castle by train, bus, and foot

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196.7 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Gruyères Castle, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gruyères Castle via Fribourg/Freiburg, Bulle, Bulle, Place de la Gare, and Epagny, Les Gottes in around 2h 57m.

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