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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Traunstein is to train which costs €29 - €90 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Traunstein is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Traunstein?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Traunstein. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Traunstein via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Zurich to Traunstein?

The distance between Zurich and Traunstein is 504 km. The road distance is 409 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Traunstein without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €29 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Zurich to Traunstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Traunstein train from?

Zurich to Traunstein train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or fly from Zurich to Traunstein?

The best way to get from Zurich to Traunstein is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €29 - €90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €380 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Zurich to Traunstein train arrive?

Zurich to Traunstein train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Traunstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Traunstein is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Zurich to Traunstein.

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

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Where can I stay near Traunstein?

There are 2280+ hotels available in Traunstein.

Zurich to Traunstein - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Traunstein by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbftrain rjx 167
5h 55m
€29–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Traunsteintrain Re
6h 45m
€43–190
Drive 409 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Traunsteincar 409 km
4h 4m
€72–103
Fly Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Traunsteintrain
4h 28m
€126–416
Bus, train via Rosenheim
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rosenheim stationbus
3. Take the train from Rosenheim to Traunsteintrain Re
6h 55m
€41–126
Fly Zurich Airport to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane ZRH - SZG
6h 19m
€142–372
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Traunsteintrain
6h 53m
€172–535

Zurich to Traunstein by train

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Distance: 504.3 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Alternatively, Lufthansa and Eurowings fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG) 3 times a day.

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