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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lech is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lech is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lech?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Lech. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Lech Dorfhus via Bregenz, Bludenz Hl. Kreuzkirche and Stuben Hotel Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lech?

The distance between Zurich and Lech is 199 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lech without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Zurich to Lech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lech bus from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Lech?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lech is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 720 bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Zurich to Lech bus arrive?

Zurich to Lech bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Lech?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lech is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Zurich to Lech.

Where can I stay near Lech?

There are 3060+ hotels available in Lech.

Zurich to Lech - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 720 bus, and night train

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Lech by train, bus, night 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Anton Am ArlbergRjx
3h 37m
€60–110
Drive 162.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Lech162.5 km
2h 29m
€29–41
Bus, line 720 bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bregenz bus station206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Bludenz
3. Take the bus from Bludenz Hl. Kreuzkirche to Stuben Hotel Post720
5h 36m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Langen Am ArlbergNj
3h 49m
€30–45
Train via Feldkirch
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to FeldkirchRjx
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Langen Am ArlbergRjx / ...
3h 52m
€59–109

Zurich to Lech by train and bus

54Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.1 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to St. Anton Am Arlberg every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lech Dorfhus via Bregenz, Bludenz, Bludenz Hl. Kreuzkirche, and Stuben Hotel Post in around 5h 36m.

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