There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Pfronten by train, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kemptentrain Re7
- Take the train from Kempten to Pfronten-Riedtrain
5h 33m€68–171Drive 203.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Pfrontencar 203.1 km
2h 33m€37–53Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Bregenznighttrain Nj / ...
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kemptentrain Re70 / ...
7h 18m€82–193
Zurich to Pfronten by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Pfronten is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Pfronten is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Pfronten. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Pfronten-Ried via Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof and Kempten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Zurich and Pfronten is 249 km. The road distance is 203.1 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Pfronten without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €65 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Zurich to Pfronten, including transfers.
Zurich to Pfronten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Pfronten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bregenz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Pfronten is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Zurich to Pfronten.
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What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Pfronten, Germany?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Pfronten-Ried via Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, and Kempten in around 5h 33m.
Train from Zürich HB to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Night train from Zuerich Hb to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Kempten to Pfronten-Ried
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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