There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Saanen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
- Take the train from Spiez to Zweisimmentrain R11 / ...
4h 1mCHF 63–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
- Take the bus from Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof to Zweisimmen, Bahnhofbus Ev
5h 42mCHF 30–35Drive 184.5 km
- Drive from Zurich to Saanencar 184.5 km
2h 32mCHF 36–52
Zurich to Saanen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Saanen is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Saanen is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Saanen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB Schweizerhof and arriving at Saanen, Bahnhof via Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof and Zweisimmen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Saanen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Saanen via Spiez and Zweisimmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Zurich and Saanen is 208 km. The road distance is 184.5 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Saanen without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Zurich to Saanen, including transfers.
Zurich to Saanen bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.
Zurich to Saanen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Saanen is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Saanen, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Saanen via Spiez and Zweisimmen in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Saanen, Bahnhof via Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof and Zweisimmen, Bahnhof in around 5h 42m.
Train from Zürich HB to Spiez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- BLS AG
Train from Spiez to Zweisimmen
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–10
- Website
- BLS AG
- Phone
- +41 44 552 0807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shuttler
Bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–26
- Website
- Shuttler
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- BLS AG
Bus from Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof to Zweisimmen, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–10
- Website
- BLS AG
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Saanen bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Interlaken Bahnhof Ost station.
Zurich to Saanen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Spiez station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Saanen is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Zurich to Saanen.
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