There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Schwangau by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Biessenhofentrain Re70 / ...
6h 33m€79–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus 163
7h 36m€33–56Drive 218.5 km
- Drive from Zurich to Schwangaucar 218.5 km
2h 40m€40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Imst-Pitztaltrain Rjx
- Take the bus from Imst-Pitztal Bahnhof to Reutte Bahnhofbus 161X
7h 22m€56–171Train via Weinfelden
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Weinfeldentrain 75
- Take the train from Weinfelden to Bregenztrain
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Biessenhofentrain Re7
8h 44m€53–155
Zurich to Schwangau by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Schwangau is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Schwangau is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Schwangau. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg via Munich central bus station and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Schwangau. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Fuessen via Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof and Biessenhofen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Zurich and Schwangau is 295 km. The road distance is 218.5 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Schwangau without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €75 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Zurich to Schwangau, including transfers.
Zurich to Schwangau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Schwangau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Schwangau is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Schwangau, Germany?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Horn via Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, Biessenhofen, Fuessen, and Füssen in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg via Munich central bus station, Schwangau, and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein in around 7h 36m.
Train from Zürich HB to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Imst-Pitztal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Biessenhofen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Biessenhofen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Zürich HB to Weinfelden
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- Thurbo
Train from Weinfelden to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €10–14
- 1st Class Ticket
- €17–21
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +43 512 56 16 16
- [email protected]
- Website
- vvt.at
Bus from Imst-Pitztal Bahnhof to Reutte Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Schedules at
- vvt.at
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Schwangau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus Station.
Zurich to Schwangau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bregenz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Schwangau is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Zurich to Schwangau.
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