There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Oberstaufen 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 Oberstaufentrain Re70 / ...
3h 12m€47–98Bus, line 821 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
- Take the bus from Bregenz Bahnhof to Weiler im Allgäu Bahnhofbus 821
4h 58m€18–28Drive 151.5 km
- Drive from Zurich to Oberstaufencar 151.5 km
2h 1m€28–40Train via Lustenau
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sgtrain Ec
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Oberstaufentrain Re70 / ...
3h 43m€48–102
Zurich to Oberstaufen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Oberstaufen is to bus and line 821 bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Oberstaufen is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Oberstaufen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Oberstaufen via Bregenz Bahnhof and Weiler, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Oberstaufen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Oberstaufen via Bregenz and Lindau-Insel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Zurich and Oberstaufen is 182 km. The road distance is 151.5 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Oberstaufen without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Zurich to Oberstaufen, including transfers.
Zurich to Oberstaufen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Oberstaufen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Oberstaufen is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 821 bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Oberstaufen, Germany?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Oberstaufen via Bregenz and Lindau-Insel in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Oberstaufen via Bregenz Bahnhof and Weiler, Bahnhof in around 4h 58m.
Train from Zürich HB to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bregenz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Oberstaufen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.
Zurich to Oberstaufen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bregenz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Oberstaufen is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Zurich to Oberstaufen.
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