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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alpnach is to bus and train which costs SFr 9 - SFr 15 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alpnach is to drive which takes 45 min and costs SFr 10 - SFr 15.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Alpnach?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Alpnach. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Alpnach Dorf via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Zurich to Alpnach?

The distance between Zurich and Alpnach is 68 km. The road distance is 65.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Alpnach without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Zurich to Alpnach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alpnach train from?

Zurich to Alpnach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Where does the Zurich to Alpnach train arrive?

Zurich to Alpnach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Alpnach?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alpnach is 65 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Zurich to Alpnach.

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

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Where can I stay near Alpnach?

There are 845+ hotels available in Alpnach.

Zurich to Alpnach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Alpnach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Alpnach Dorftrain S5 / ...
1h 16m
CHF 30–51
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus RegioJet 22
2. Take the train from Luzern to Alpnach Dorftrain S5 / ...
1h 31m
CHF 10–14
Drive 65.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Alpnachcar 65.2 km
45 min
CHF 11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zurich to Alpnachtaxi 65.2 km
45 min
CHF 290–350

Zurich to Alpnach by train

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1h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.4 km
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alpnach, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Alpnach Dorf via Luzern in around 1h 16m.

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