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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Matran is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 25 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Matran is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Matran?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Matran. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Matran, village via Fribourg, Poya and Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Zurich to Matran?

The distance between Zurich and Matran is 154 km. The road distance is 159 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Matran without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Zurich to Matran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Matran bus from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Matran?

The best way to get from Zurich to Matran is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 25 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Matran bus arrive?

Zurich to Matran bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Fribourg station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Matran?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Matran is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Zurich to Matran.

Where can I stay near Matran?

There are 304+ hotels available in Matran.

Zurich to Matran - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Matran by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/FreiburgIc1 / ...
1h 49m
CHF 40–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Fribourg106 / ...
3h 10m
CHF 16–25
Drive 159 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Matran159 km
1h 42m
CHF 26–37

Zurich to Matran by train and bus

125Weekly Services

1h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.8 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburg hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Fribourg 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 13–18 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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