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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Altach is to bus which costs €9 - €19 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Altach is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Altach?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Altach. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Altach via Feldkirch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Zurich to Altach?

The distance between Zurich and Altach is 137 km. The road distance is 123.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Altach without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €24 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Zurich to Altach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Altach train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Altach?

The best way to get from Zurich to Altach is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €24 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €19 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Zurich to Altach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Altach?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Altach is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Zurich to Altach.

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

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Where can I stay near Altach?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Altach.

Zurich to Altach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 321 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Altach 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
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
2h 3m
€25–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Feldkirch stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
2h 13m
€9–18
Drive 123.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Altachcar 123.3 km
1h 20m
€22–31
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Altachtrain Re / ...
2h 13m
€48–133
Train, line 321 bus
1. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Altstätten SGtrain S4
2. Take the bus from Altstätten SG, Bahnhof to Hohenems, Bahnhofbus 321 / ...
4h 15m

Zurich to Altach by train

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2h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.9 km
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Altach, Vorarlberg, Austria?

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Feldkirch every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Feldkirch station once daily. Tickets cost €7–13 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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