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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Schwangau is to bus which costs €29 - €60 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Schwangau is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Schwangau?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Schwangau. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg via Munich central bus station and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Schwangau?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Schwangau. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Fuessen via St. Margrethen Sg, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof and Biessenhofen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Zurich to Schwangau?

The distance between Zurich and Schwangau is 300 km. The road distance is 218.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Schwangau without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €65 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Zurich to Schwangau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Schwangau bus from?

Zurich to Schwangau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Schwangau train from?

Zurich to Schwangau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Schwangau?

The best way to get from Zurich to Schwangau is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Zurich to Schwangau bus arrive?

Zurich to Schwangau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Schwangau train arrive?

Zurich to Schwangau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St. Margrethen Sg station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Schwangau?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Schwangau is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Zurich to Schwangau.

Where can I stay near Schwangau?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Schwangau.

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Schwangau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sgtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Biessenhofentrain Re70 / ...
6h 33m
€70–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus 163
7h 36m
€29–55
Drive 218.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Schwangaucar 218.5 km
2h 40m
€39–56
Train via Schwangau, Rathaus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Biessenhofentrain Re70 / ...
6h 59m
€71–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Imst-Pitztaltrain Rjx
2. Take the bus from Imst-Pitztal Bahnhof to Reutte Bahnhofbus 161X
7h 59m
€60–171

Zurich to Schwangau by train and bus

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Distance: 299.7 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Schwangau, Germany?

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Horn via St. Margrethen Sg, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, Biessenhofen, Fuessen, and Füssen in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg via Munich central bus station, Schwangau, and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein in around 7h 36m.

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