There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
- Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Kemptentrain Re70 / ...
3h 42m€66–173Drive 182.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu)car 182.9 km
2h 23m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindaubus FlixBus N106 / ...
- Take the bus from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kemptenbus Re7
5h 33mTrain via Lustenau
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sgtrain Ec
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kemptentrain Re70 / ...
4h 14m€66–172
Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu) is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu) is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Kempten (Allgäu). However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Kempten via Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu). However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Kempten via Bregenz and Lindau-Insel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Zurich and Kempten (Allgäu) is 219 km. The road distance is 182.9 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu) without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €65 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu), including transfers.
Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu) is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Kempten (Allgäu), Germany?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Kempten via Bregenz and Lindau-Insel in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Kempten via Lindau and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 5h 33m.
Train from Zürich HB to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau-Insel to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Bus from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lindau station.
Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bregenz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu) is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Zurich to Kempten (Allgäu).
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