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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Saanen is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Saanen is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Saanen?

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.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Saanen?

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.

How far is it from Zurich to Saanen?

The distance between Zurich and Saanen is 208 km. The road distance is 185.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Saanen without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Zurich to Saanen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Saanen bus from?

Zurich to Saanen bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Saanen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Saanen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Saanen is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Zurich to Saanen bus arrive?

Zurich to Saanen bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Interlaken Bahnhof Ost station.

Where does the Zurich to Saanen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Saanen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Saanen is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Zurich to Saanen.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Saanen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Zweisimmentrain R11 / ...
4h 1m
CHF 69–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the bus from Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof to Zweisimmen, Bahnhofbus Ev
5h 42m
CHF 30–36
Drive 185.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Saanencar 185.2 km
2h 31m
CHF 31–44

Zurich to Saanen by train

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Distance: 207.8 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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.

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