There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Sonthofen 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-Insel to Immenstadttrain Re70 / ...
4h 8m€51–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Memmingen central bus stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
- Take the bus from Memmingen central bus station to Oberstdorf bus stationbus 163
6h 50m€22–33Drive 174.6 km
- Drive from Zurich to Sonthofencar 174.6 km
2h 21m€32–46Train via Lustenau
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sgtrain Ec
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Immenstadttrain Re70 / ...
4h 45m€49–116
Zurich to Sonthofen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sonthofen is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Sonthofen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Sonthofen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Sonthofen via Memmingen central bus station and Oberstdorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Sonthofen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Sonthofen via Bregenz, Lindau-Insel and Immenstadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Zurich and Sonthofen is 207 km. The road distance is 174.6 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Sonthofen without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Zurich to Sonthofen, including transfers.
Zurich to Sonthofen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Sonthofen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Sonthofen is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Sonthofen, Bavaria, Germany?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Sonthofen via Bregenz, Lindau-Insel, and Immenstadt in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sonthofen via Memmingen central bus station and Oberstdorf in around 6h 50m.
Train from Zürich HB to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Memmingen central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Memmingen central bus station to Oberstdorf bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Sonthofen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Memmingen central bus station.
Zurich to Sonthofen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bregenz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Sonthofen is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Zurich to Sonthofen.
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