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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Geilo is to bus which costs kr 1400 - kr 3200 and takes 33h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Geilo is to fly and train which takes 9h 39m and costs kr 1600 - kr 4000.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Geilo?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Geilo. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Geilo stasjon via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 30m.

How far is it from Zurich to Geilo?

The distance between Zurich and Geilo is 1733 km. The road distance is 2112 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Geilo without a car is to train which takes 27h 53m and costs kr 3100 - kr 6500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Zurich to Geilo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Geilo bus from?

Zurich to Geilo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Geilo train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Geilo?

The best way to get from Zurich to Geilo is to train which takes 27h 53m and costs kr 3100 - kr 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 1400 - kr 3200 and takes 33h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Geilo bus arrive?

Zurich to Geilo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Zurich to Geilo train arrive?

Zurich to Geilo train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Geilo?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Geilo is 2112 km. It takes approximately 21h 27m to drive from Zurich to Geilo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Geilo?

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Where can I stay near Geilo?

There are 290+ hotels available in Geilo.

Zurich to Geilo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Zurich and Geilo?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Geilo. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Geilo stasjon via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Hamburg-Harburg, Malmö Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Geilo by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)ZRH - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo S
3. Take the train from Oslo S to Geilo stasjon
9h 42m
kr 1,793–3,387
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminal
3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Geilo stasjon
33h 30m
kr 1,422–3,143
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Harburg20 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Malmö Centralstation346
5. Take the train from Malmö Centralstation to Oslo S
6. Take the train from Oslo S to Geilo stasjonF4
27h 53m
kr 3,102–6,220
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Malmo CEn
3. Take the train from Malmö Centralstation to Oslo S
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Geilo stasjonF4
29h 54m
Fly to Bergen, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bergen (BGO)ZRH - BGO
2. Take the train from Bergen stasjon to Geilo stasjon
9h 39m
kr 1,673–3,927
Bus via Kunowice
1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39
2. Take the bus from Słubice to Oslo bussterminal
3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Geilo stasjon
40h 30m
kr 2,192–2,867
Drive 2,112 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Geilo2,112 km
21h 27m
kr 4,604–6,650
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Geilo
20h 18m
kr 4,492–6,400

Zurich to Geilo by train

3Weekly Trains

27h 53mAverage Duration

kr 3,102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,732.6 km
Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Geilo, Norway?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Geilo stasjon via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Hamburg-Harburg, Malmö Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 27h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Geilo stasjon via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Oslo bussterminal in around 33h 30m.

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