Zurich to Kempten train
Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Kempten
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Train schedule from Zurich to Kempten
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Fastest train times from Zurich to Kempten
Fastest Journey
4 h 13 m
Average
8 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
138 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Zurich for Kempten every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Kempten
 | Distance | 86 miles (138 km) |
 | Average train duration | 10 h 26 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $49 (€44) |
 | Train frequency | 3 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Zurich to Kempten cover the 86 miles (138 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 26 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $49 (€44), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $48 (€43). Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Kempten trains
Travel to Kempten from Zurich from $48 (€43) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Zurich to Kempten train.
Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Kempten train information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 50 min
- Average Price: $48
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 3 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Zurich to Kempten
Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Kempten, Germany by train is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Germany from Switzerland?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from Zurich?
Conditions of entry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Kempten, Germany?
When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 5/18/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Zurich to Kempten before traveling.
Return travel from Germany to Switzerland is: Fully open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Zurich from Kempten?
Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Kempten?
Requirements for reentering:
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Regional advice
Last checked on 5/9/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Zurich from Kempten.
Some of the Zurich train stations to Kempten you can start your journey from include Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Kempten include Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf, Kempten (Allgäu) Ost and Kempten (Allgäu).
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Zürich HB and arriving in Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Zürich HB and travel around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf and need to travel approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the train station to the city center in Kempten.
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