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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Bregenz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bregenz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 train costs an average of €42, while a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The journey is about 3m faster (1h 41m by train vs 1h 44m by car) and roughly €25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€42 vs €67). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Zurich to Bregenz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Bregenz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 1975:32 PM 1h26 Zurich HB 6:58 PM Bregenz station €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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EC 1975:32 PM 1h26 Zurich HB 6:58 PM Bregenz station €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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EC 1975:32 PM 1h26 Zurich HB 6:58 PM Bregenz station €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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EC 1931:32 PM 1h28 Zurich HB 3:00 PM Bregenz station €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
EC 977:32 AM 1h28 Zurich HB 9:00 AM Bregenz station €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
EC 1997:32 PM 1h28 Zurich HB 9:00 PM Bregenz station €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Bregenz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bregenz station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Bregenz, Fritz-Mayer-Platz (Busbahnhof).
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), SBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Bregenz by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), SBB.
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