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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rapperswil is to drive which costs SFr 5 - SFr 8 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Rapperswil is to train which takes 31 min and costs SFr 12 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct ferry between Zurich and Rapperswil?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Zürich Bürkliplatz and arriving at Rapperswil SG. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Rapperswil?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Jona. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Zurich to Rapperswil?

The distance between Zurich and Rapperswil is 37 km. The road distance is 30.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Rapperswil without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs SFr 12 - SFr 40.

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

The train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Jona takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rapperswil train from?

Zurich to Rapperswil train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Stadelhofen station.

Where does the Zurich to Rapperswil train arrive?

Zurich to Rapperswil train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Jona station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Rapperswil?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Rapperswil is 31 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Zurich to Rapperswil.

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

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Where can I stay near Rapperswil?

There are 348+ hotels available in Rapperswil.

Zurich to Rapperswil - 4 ways to travel via train, line 3730 ferry, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Rapperswil by train, ferry, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Jonatrain S15 / ...
31 min
CHF 12–40
Drive 30.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Rapperswilcar 30.7 km
31 min
CHF 5–8
Line 3730 ferry
1. Take the ferry from Zürich Bürkliplatz to Rapperswil SGferry 3730
2h 10m
CHF 7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zurich to Rapperswiltaxi 30.7 km
31 min
CHF 130–160

Zurich to Rapperswil by train

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Distance: 37.3 km
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Jona every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 12–40 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft AG operates a ferry from Zürich Bürkliplatz to Rapperswil SG every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 7–10 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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