What is the cheapest way to get from Germany to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Swiss Alps is to bus and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 18h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Germany to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Germany to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 8h 49m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 210.

How far is it from Germany to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Germany and Swiss Alps is 447 km. The road distance is 895.9 km.

How do I travel from Germany to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Germany to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 13h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Germany to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Germany to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Can I drive from Germany to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Swiss Alps is 896 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Germany to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 425+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Germany to Swiss Alps - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Germany to Swiss Alps by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
6h 37m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Zurich Bus Stationbus 234 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain Ic2 / ...
18h 59m
CHF 54–130
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain Ir26
13h 40m
Drive 895.9 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Swiss Alpscar 895.9 km
8h 49m
CHF 146–210
Fly from Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
6h 41m
Fly from Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
7h 2m
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
8h 3m
Train via Reichartstr.
1. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain Ir26
17h 16m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Swiss Alpscar
10h 3m
CHF 194–264

Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Germany to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 447.3 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Germany and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Gotthard Passhöhe via Berlin Hbf, Basel SBB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 13h 40m.

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