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Compare bus and train for Zurich to Oberstdorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Oberstdorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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$98 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Oberstdorf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
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How to get from Zurich to Oberstdorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Oberstdorf is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:32 AM3h18Zurich1:50 PMOberstdorf$981One-way0 transfers
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10:32 AM3h18Zurich1:50 PMOberstdorf$981One-way0 transfers
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10:32 AM3h18Zurich1:50 PMOberstdorf$981One-way0 transfers
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8:32 AM3h18Zurich11:50 AMOberstdorf$1111One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Oberstdorf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Oberstdorf as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Oberstdorf station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Oberstdorf, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Oberstdorf by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Oberstdorf by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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