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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Kärnten is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Kärnten is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 4m and costs €170 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Kärnten?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Kärnten. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Klagenfurt Heiligengeistplatz via Krumpendorf/Wörthersee Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Kärnten?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Klagenfurt Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Zurich to Kärnten?

The distance between Zurich and Kärnten is 458 km. The road distance is 564 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Kärnten without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Zurich to Kärnten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Kärnten bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Kärnten train from?

Zurich to Kärnten train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Kärnten?

The best way to get from Zurich to Kärnten is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 9h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Zurich to Kärnten bus arrive?

Zurich to Kärnten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villach Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Kärnten train arrive?

Zurich to Kärnten train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Kärnten?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Kärnten is 564 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Zurich to Kärnten.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Kärnten?

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Where can I stay near Kärnten?

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Zurich to Kärnten - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Kärnten by plane, train, bus, night train, shuttle, or car

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Fly to Klagenfurt Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane ZRH - KLU
5h 16m
€104–363
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbftrain rjx 167
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbftrain Rj
9h 16m
€49–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Villach Bus Stationbus FlixBus N953
9h 44m
€53–95
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Klagenfurt Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 32m
€220–700
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
5h 4m
€179–473
Fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to St. Paul Im Lavanttaltrain
5h 10m
€147–403
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Klagenfurtshuttle
7h 23m
€194–1,033
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
7h 29m
€197–1,043
Drive 564 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Klagenfurt am Wörtherseecar 564 km
7h 22m
€98–141

Zurich to Kärnten by train

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9h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 457.7 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Kärnten, Austria?

Austrian Airlines, Swiss, and four other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Klagenfurt Hbf via Salzburg Hbf in around 9h 16m.

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