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How to get fromZurich to Königseeby train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Königsee by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain train Rb
    9h 32m
    €269–432

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leipzig central train stationbus bus 144
    2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Jena bus stationbus bus N1389 / ...
    14h 39m
    €66–115

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Erfurt Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain train Rb
    9h 10m
    €200–403

  4. Drive  507.9 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Königseecar car 507.9 km
    5h 11m
    €92–132

  5. Train via Stuttgart

    1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain train S9 / ...
    2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain train 87
    3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Rudolstadttrain train 61
    11h 20m
    €101–245

  6. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane ZRH - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain train
    7h 35m
    €300–511

Zurich to Königsee by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Basel SBB, Erfurt Hbf, Rottenbach, and Rottenbach in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Leipzig central train station, Jena bus station, Jena Paradies, Rudolstadt(Thuer), and Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz in around 14h 39m.

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