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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Scharnitz is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Scharnitz is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Scharnitz?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Scharnitz. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Scharnitz via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Scharnitz?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Scharnitz. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Scharnitz via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Zurich to Scharnitz?

The distance between Zurich and Scharnitz is 311 km. The road distance is 251 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Scharnitz without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Zurich to Scharnitz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Scharnitz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Scharnitz train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Scharnitz?

The best way to get from Zurich to Scharnitz is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Zurich to Scharnitz bus arrive?

Zurich to Scharnitz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Zurich to Scharnitz train arrive?

Zurich to Scharnitz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Scharnitz?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Scharnitz is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Zurich to Scharnitz.

Where can I stay near Scharnitz?

There are 2527+ hotels available in Scharnitz.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Scharnitz 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
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
4h 53m
€101–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N1290 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Scharnitzbus Ev
6h 56m
€25–40
Drive 251 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Scharnitzcar 251 km
3h 30m
€43–62
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
6h 20m
€84–173

Zurich to Scharnitz by train

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Distance: 311.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Scharnitz via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle, Innsbruck, Südtiroler Platz Hbf (Steig D-F), and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 56m.

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