Zurich to Oberstdorf by train

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Overview: trains from Zurich to Oberstdorf

Find the key information for travelling by train from Zurich to Oberstdorf, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:08 View journey
Last train 22:38 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 57m View journey
Distance (km) 131
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey £26.06 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 46m
Train operators 12

Explore Zurich to Oberstdorf by train

Thinking about travelling from Zurich to Oberstdorf by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between Zurich and Oberstdorf

The cheapest train tickets from Zurich to Oberstdorf start at £26.06. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Zurich to Oberstdorf is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 6 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Zurich to Oberstdorf departure timetable

On this route, 16 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Zurich at 00:17 and the last leaving at 22:38 during the week.

For weekend travel to Oberstdorf, the earliest departure is at 00:08 and the last one is at 21:09. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 44 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Zurich and Oberstdorf

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 57 minutes, covering a total of 131 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Zurich and Oberstdorf?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making your Zurich to Oberstdorf travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Oberstdorf.

FAQs about the train journey from Zurich to Oberstdorf

Want to know more about your journey from Zurich to Oberstdorf? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Zurich and Oberstdorf is 131 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.