How to travel from Zurich to Oberstdorf

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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 $62. 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 $62, and a train costs an average of $62.

Distance: 80 miles (130 km)

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Driving

$96

Average price

Cheapest

$92

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 40m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

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The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Oberstdorf is a train with an average price of $96.
The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Oberstdorf is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Oberstdorf take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Oberstdorf including taking a bus and train.

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from Zurich to Oberstdorf

How to get from Zurich to Oberstdorf by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Zurich to Oberstdorf is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnEC 193 · ICE 2013
    1:32 PM4h40
    Zurich HB
    6:12 PMOberstdorf station
    $861One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnEC 193 · ICE 2013
    1:32 PM4h40
    Zurich HB
    6:12 PMOberstdorf station
    $861One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnEC 191 · 3981
    11:32 AM3h49
    Zurich HB
    3:21 PMOberstdorf station
    $981One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 97 · 3695
    7:32 AM4h49
    Zurich HB
    12:21 PMOberstdorf station
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnEC 99 · 3697
    9:32 AM3h49
    Zurich HB
    1:21 PMOberstdorf station
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Oberstdorf

Travel to Oberstdorf 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 Oberstdorf.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Oberstdorf including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Oberstdorf is a train with an average price of $96.
The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Oberstdorf is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Oberstdorf take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 15m.

The distance from Zurich to Oberstdorf is approximately 80 miles (130 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Oberstdorf is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Oberstdorf:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Oberstdorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Oberstdorf by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Oberstdorf by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Oberstdorf:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Oberstdorf often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Kempten, Ulm, Sonthofen, Immenstadt im Allgau. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oberstdorf and these popular destinations at a great price.

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