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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Garching is to bus via Munich central bus station which costs €20 - €55 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Garching is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Garching?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Garching. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Garching via St. Margrethen SG, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof and Odeonsplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Zurich to Garching?

The distance between Zurich and Garching is 319 km. The road distance is 317.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Garching without a car is to bus via Munich central bus station which takes 4h 25m and costs €20 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Zurich to Garching, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Garching train from?

Zurich to Garching train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Garching?

The best way to get from Zurich to Garching is to bus via Munich central bus station which takes 4h 25m and costs €20 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Zurich to Garching train arrive?

Zurich to Garching train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at St. Margrethen SG station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Garching?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Garching is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Zurich to Garching.

Where can I stay near Garching?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Garching.

Zurich to Garching - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Garching by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Munich central bus station
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1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
4h 25m
€20–52
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain 88
5h 32m
€46–86
Drive 317.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Garchingcar 317.3 km
3h 7m
€56–80
Fly, line 230 bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the bus from Ismaning to Garchingbus
3h 2m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich Fröttmaningbus N199
4h 42m
€31–53
Bus via Universität
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Munich Hbfbus
5h 44m

Zurich to Garching by bus, train, and subway

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.6 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Garching, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus station hourly. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Garching via St. Margrethen SG, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Odeonsplatz in around 5h 32m.

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