There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Axalp by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Iseltwald Dorfplatzbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2h 9mCHF 131–154Drive 111.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Axalpcar 111.8 km
1h 25mCHF 19–27Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
- Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
3h 17mCHF 104–165
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Axalp is to drive which costs SFr 18 - SFr 27 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Axalp is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 27.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Axalp. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB Schweizerhof and arriving at Iseltwald Dorfplatz via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Axalp. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Brienz via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Zurich and Axalp is 130 km. The road distance is 111.8 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Axalp without a car is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Zurich to Axalp, including transfers.
Zurich to Axalp bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.
Zurich to Axalp train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Axalp is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 170 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Axalp, Switzerland?
Shuttler operates a bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Iseltwald Dorfplatz 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 20–24 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Axalp via Luzern and Brienz in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 (0)58 668 80 00
- info@zentralbahn.ch
- Website
- zentralbahn.ch
Train from Luzern to Brienz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–35
- Website
- https://www.zentralbahn.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 44 552 0807
- contact@shuttler.ch
- Website
- shuttler.ch
Bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Iseltwald Dorfplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–24
- Website
- https://shuttler.ch/
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Axalp bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Iseltwald Dorfplatz station.
Zurich to Axalp train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Axalp is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Zurich to Axalp.
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