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Compare train and bus for Kempten to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kempten to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kempten to Zurich:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kempten to Zurich costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€70) compared to roughly $96 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Kempten to Zurich
How to get from Kempten to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kempten to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 57614 · ECE 949:32 PM2h56Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf12:28 AMZurich HB$531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 57614 · ECE 949:32 PM2h56Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf12:28 AMZurich HB$531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 57614 · ECE 949:32 PM2h56Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf12:28 AMZurich HB$531One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3682 · ECE 1987:32 AM2h56Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf10:28 AMZurich HB$881One-way1 transfer
- 3292 · REX 25901 · S 3 · IR 325611:50 PM8h08Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf7:58 AMZurich HB$981One-way4 transfers
- 3292 · EC 29011:50 PM8h38Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf8:28 AMZurich HB$981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kempten to Zurich:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kempten to Zurich costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kempten and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kempten, Kotterner Straße and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, RBA Kempten, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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