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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Giessbach is to drive which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Giessbach is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.

How far is it from Zurich to Giessbach?

The distance between Zurich and Giessbach is 115 km. The road distance is 104.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Giessbach without a car is to bus and line 181 ferry which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 31.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Zurich to Giessbach, including transfers.

Can I drive from Zurich to Giessbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Giessbach is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Zurich to Giessbach.

Where can I stay near Giessbach?

There are 1784+ hotels available in Giessbach.

Zurich to Giessbach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 181 ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Giessbach by bus, ferry, train, 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.

Bus, line 181 ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Iseltwald Dorfplatzbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the ferry from Iseltwald to Giessbach Seeferry 181 / ...
3h 7m
CHF 26–31
Drive 104.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Giessbachcar 104.2 km
1h 19m
CHF 17–24
Train, line 60 ferry
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Brienztrain Lix / ...
3. Take the ferry from Brienz to Giessbach Seeferry 60 / ...
4h 11m
CHF 45–67

Zurich to Giessbach by bus and ferry

5Weekly Services

3h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zurich to Giessbach.

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Distance: 115.1 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Giessbach, Canton of Bern, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Giessbach. However, you can take the bus to Iseltwald Dorfplatz, walk to Iseltwald, then take the line 181 ferry to Giessbach See. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Giessbach See via Luzern, Brienz, and Brienz in around 4h 11m.

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