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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Escholzmatt is to bus which costs SFr 10 - SFr 14 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Escholzmatt is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Escholzmatt?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Escholzmatt. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Escholzmatt, Bahnhof via Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Escholzmatt?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Escholzmatt. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Escholzmatt via Luzern and Wolhusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Zurich to Escholzmatt?

The distance between Zurich and Escholzmatt is 96 km. The road distance is 86.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Escholzmatt without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Zurich to Escholzmatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Escholzmatt bus from?

Zurich to Escholzmatt bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Escholzmatt train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Escholzmatt?

The best way to get from Zurich to Escholzmatt is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 14 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Escholzmatt bus arrive?

Zurich to Escholzmatt bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lucerne station.

Where does the Zurich to Escholzmatt train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Escholzmatt?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Escholzmatt is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Zurich to Escholzmatt.

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

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Where can I stay near Escholzmatt?

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Zurich to Escholzmatt - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Escholzmatt by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to WolhusenS6 / ...
3. Take the train from Wolhusen to EscholzmattS6 / ...
1h 53m
CHF 24–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Lucerne
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Escholzmatt, BahnhofEv1
3h 40m
CHF 10–14
Drive 86.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Escholzmatt86.5 km
1h 11m
CHF 14–21
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to EscholzmattRe7 / ...
2h 2m
CHF 40–71
Train via Zürich HB
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern75
2. Take the train from Luzern to WolhusenS6 / ...
3. Take the train from Wolhusen to EscholzmattS6 / ...
2h 2m
CHF 14–20

Zurich to Escholzmatt by train

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96 km
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Escholzmatt via Luzern and Wolhusen in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Escholzmatt, Bahnhof via Lucerne and Luzern, Bahnhof in around 3h 40m.

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