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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sempach is to drive which costs SFr 8 - SFr 13 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Sempach is to drive which takes 44 min and costs SFr 8 - SFr 13.

How far is it from Zurich to Sempach?

The distance between Zurich and Sempach is 72 km. The road distance is 55.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Sempach without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Zurich to Sempach, including transfers.

Train or bus from Zurich to Sempach?

The best way to get from Zurich to Sempach is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 19 and takes 2h 4m.

Can I drive from Zurich to Sempach?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Sempach is 55 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Zurich to Sempach.

Where can I stay near Sempach?

There are 452+ hotels available in Sempach.

Zurich to Sempach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Sempach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Sempach-Neuenkirchtrain Re24 / ...
1h 23m
CHF 25–39
Drive 55.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Sempachcar 55.1 km
44 min
CHF 9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Lucernebus
2h 4m
CHF 14–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zurich to Sempachtaxi 55.1 km
44 min
CHF 250–300
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zug to Sempach-Neuenkirchtrain S1
2h 36m
CHF 32–43

Zurich to Sempach by train and bus

288Weekly Services

1h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zurich to Sempach.

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Distance: 72.2 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Sempach Stadt, Luzernertor via Luzern, Sempach-Neuenkirch, and Sempach Station in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Zürich to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 4–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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