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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$47 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bregenz:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bregenz costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Bregenz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€39) compared to roughly $81 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€28). The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 44m 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 Zurich to Bregenz
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.
IR 36 2055 | 2055 · IC 5 505 | 505 · S 2 11223 | 112235:58 AM1h38Zürich Oerlikon7:36 AMSt. Margrethen$281One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
IR 36 2055 | 2055 · IC 5 505 | 505 · S 2 11223 | 112235:58 AM1h38Zürich Oerlikon7:36 AMSt. Margrethen$281One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EC 1975:32 PM1h26Zurich HB6:58 PMBregenz station$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
S 7 18718 | 18718 · IR 13 3255 | 32555:57 AM1h49Zürich Oerlikon7:46 AMSt. Margrethen$311One-way1 transfer
S 18017 | 18017 · IC 1 701 | 701 · IR 13 2203 | 22035:10 AM2h06Zürich Oerlikon7:16 AMSt. Margrethen$311One-way2 transfers
S 5 18519 | 18519 · IC 5 505 | 505 · S 2 11223 | 112235:46 AM1h50Zurich Altstetten7:36 AMSt. Margrethen$321One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Bregenz
Travel to Bregenz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Bregenz.

- 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bregenz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, SBB, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Bregenz by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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