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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Riaz is to bus and line 234 bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Riaz is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Riaz?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Riaz. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Riaz, poste via Bern, Neufeld P+R and Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Riaz?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Riaz. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bulle via Fribourg/Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Zurich to Riaz?

The distance between Zurich and Riaz is 172 km. The road distance is 176.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Riaz without a car is to train and line 234 bus which takes 2h 19m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Zurich to Riaz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Riaz bus from?

Zurich to Riaz bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Riaz train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Riaz?

The best way to get from Zurich to Riaz is to bus and line 234 bus which takes 3h 23m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 170 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Riaz bus arrive?

Zurich to Riaz bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.

Where does the Zurich to Riaz train arrive?

Zurich to Riaz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Fribourg/Freiburg station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Riaz?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Riaz is 177 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Zurich to Riaz.

Where can I stay near Riaz?

There are 393+ hotels available in Riaz.

Zurich to Riaz - 4 ways to travel via train, line 234 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Riaz by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 234 bus
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. to Riaz, postebus 234 / ...
2h 19m
CHF 56–159
Bus, line 234 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. to Riaz, postebus 234 / ...
3h 23m
CHF 22–34
Drive 176.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Riazcar 176.6 km
1h 54m
CHF 29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Bulletrain Re2 / ...
2h 30m
CHF 60–166

Zurich to Riaz by train and bus

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2h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.9 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Riaz, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Riaz, poste via Bern Car Terminal Neufeld, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof, Bern, Fribourg/Freiburg, and Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Riaz, Centre via Fribourg/Freiburg, Bulle, and Bulle, Place de la Gare in around 2h 30m.

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