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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Grein is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Grein is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Grein?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Grein station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Grein Schiffstation via Linz/Donau Fernheizkraftwerk and Linz/Donau Chemiepark Bahnhst. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Grein?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Grein. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Grein-Bad Kreuzen via Linz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Zurich to Grein?

The distance between Zurich and Grein is 671 km. The road distance is 576.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Grein without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 35m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Zurich to Grein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Grein bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Grein train from?

Zurich to Grein train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Grein?

The best way to get from Zurich to Grein is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 35m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Zurich to Grein bus arrive?

Zurich to Grein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Zurich to Grein train arrive?

Zurich to Grein train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Linz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Grein?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Grein is 577 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Zurich to Grein.

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

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Where can I stay near Grein?

There are 201+ hotels available in Grein.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Grein by train, bus, 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.

Train via Salzburg
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbftrain rjx 167
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Amstetten NÖtrain Drf / ...
8h 35m
€49–113
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Grein-Bad Kreuzentrain Re
8h 41m
€40–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus N191 / ...
2. Take the bus from Linz/Donau Chemiepark Bahnhst to Grein Schiffstationbus 389 / ...
11h 15m
€54–87
Drive 576.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Greincar 576.6 km
6h 1m
€102–147
Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Amstetten Noetrain
6h 56m
€111–260
Fly Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Amstetten Noetrain
8h 12m
€175–420
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Amstetten Noetrain
8h 21m
€132–384
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Amstetten Noetrain
8h 10m
€399–634

Zurich to Grein by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 35mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 671 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Grein, Austria?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Grein Schiffstation via Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Amstetten NÖ, and Amstetten Bahnhof in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grein Schiffstation via Linz Industriezeile, Linz/Donau Fernheizkraftwerk, and Linz/Donau Chemiepark Bahnhst in around 11h 15m.

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