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 15 - SFr 30 and takes 2h 36m.

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 22 - SFr 35.

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 44m.

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 44m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Zurich to Ins, including transfers.

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 44m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 30 and takes 2h 36m.

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?

There are 451+ hotels available in Ins.

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 BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to InsIr66 / ...
1h 44m
CHF 36–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to BernN882 / ...
2h 36m
CHF 16–29
Drive 138.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ins138.3 km
1h 39m
CHF 22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Ins DorfS37
2h 6m

Zurich to Ins by train

199Weekly Trains

1h 44mAverage Duration

CHF 36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.8 km
Duration: 1h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 11–16 and the journey takes 1h 35m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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