There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Alta Via 1 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 Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Fortezza/FranzensfesRe
- Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags
9h 3m€113–204Drive 382.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Alta Via 1382.2 km
5h€67–97Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN1290 / ...
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Airport to Villabassa
9h 39m€68–118
Zurich to Alta Via 1 by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alta Via 1 is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alta Via 1 is to drive which takes 5h and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Alta Via 1. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Lago di Bràies via Innsbruck Anichstraße/Rathausgalerien, Innsbruck Airport and Villabassa - Piazza Von Kurz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Zurich and Alta Via 1 is 417 km. The road distance is 382.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Alta Via 1 without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Zurich to Alta Via 1, including transfers.
Zurich to Alta Via 1 bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Alta Via 1 is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 9h 39m.
Zurich to Alta Via 1 bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alta Via 1 is 382 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Zurich to Alta Via 1.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alta Via 1, Italy?
You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Alta Via 1 via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Fortezza/Franzensfes, Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags, Villabassa - Piazza Von Kurz, and Lago di Bràies in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Alta Via 1 via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Anichstraße/Rathausgalerien, Innsbruck Airport, Villabassa, Villabassa - Piazza Von Kurz, and Lago di Bràies in around 9h 39m.
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Fortezza/Franzensfes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Fortezza/Franzensfes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- clevertransfer.eu
Bus from Innsbruck Airport to Villabassa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
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