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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ins is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 35 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ins is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ins?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Ins. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Ins, Dorf via Bern, Neufeld P+R and Bern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Ins?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ins. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Ins via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ins?

The distance between Zurich and Ins is 146 km. The road distance is 138.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Ins without a car is to train via Bern which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Zurich to Ins, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ins bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ins train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Ins?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ins is to train via Bern which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 35 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Zurich to Ins bus arrive?

Zurich to Ins bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Zurich to Ins train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Ins?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ins is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Zurich to Ins.

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

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Where can I stay near Ins?

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Zurich to Ins - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Ins by train, bus, 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.

Train via Bern
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Instrain Ir66 / ...
1h 57m
CHF 37–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bernbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Ins, Dorfbus M22
3h 41m
CHF 17–32
Drive 138.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Inscar 138.3 km
1h 39m
CHF 22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Ins Dorftrain S37
2h 5m

Zurich to Ins by train

132Weekly Trains

1h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.8 km
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ins via Bern in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ins, Dorf via Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, and Bern, Bahnhof in around 3h 41m.

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