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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Starnberg is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Starnberg is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Starnberg?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Starnberg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Starnberg via St. Margrethen Sg and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Zurich to Starnberg?

The distance between Zurich and Starnberg is 329 km. The road distance is 292.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Starnberg without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €25 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Zurich to Starnberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Starnberg train from?

Zurich to Starnberg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Starnberg?

The best way to get from Zurich to Starnberg is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Zurich to Starnberg train arrive?

Zurich to Starnberg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at St. Margrethen SG station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Starnberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Starnberg is 293 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Zurich to Starnberg.

Where can I stay near Starnberg?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Starnberg.

Zurich to Starnberg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Starnberg by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
4h 38m
€26–44
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train Ec
5h 11m
€92–150
Drive 292.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Starnbergcar 292.9 km
2h 58m
€51–74
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Laim to Starnberg Nordtrain
3h 30m
€120–228
Bus via Starnberg Nord
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 16m
Train via Lindau
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ir13 / ...
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Pasingtrain Re70
6h 11m
€85–152

Zurich to Starnberg by bus, foot, and train

146Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.3 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Starnberg, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus station hourly. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. RegioJet also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Starnberg via St. Margrethen Sg, Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36, and München Hbf in around 5h 11m.

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