Travel & Public Transport

You won't get much closer to the Alps - easily accessible from Zurich, Chur and St. Gallen by car or train, a trip to Glarnerland is a worthwhile detour.

The mountains warmly embrace you…

...from the moment you arrive. The entrance to Glarnerland is hard to miss owing to the impressive rock faces on either side of the valley. Exploration made easier with Glarner public transport, all journey times at a glance.

By public transport

Take the S25 train directly from Zurich to Glarnerland at regular hourly intervals.

From Zurich airport, Glarnerland is 60-80 minutes away with only one change at Zurich Main Station.

Swiss Federal Railways SBB Timetable

Glarnerbus Timetable

Public transport journey included, from 2 overnight stays.

Zurich approx. 60 min.
Winterthur approx. 90 min.
St. Gallen approx. 80 min.
Chur approx. 60 min.
Train approx. 90 min.

By car

From Zurich or Chur follow the A3 until Exit 44 (Niederurnen). Continue along the main road through Glarnerland and follow the signs for the individual holiday resorts.

From Zurich Airport, Glarnerland can be reached in around 60 minutes.

Click here for the route planner

Natural Gas Filling Stations

Electric Charging Stations

Zurich approx. 60 min.
Winterthur approx. 70 min.
St. Gallen approx. 90 min.
Chur approx. 60 min.
Zug approx. 60 min.

Special Luggage Service in Braunwald

We pick up your luggage at any address in Switzerland and deliver it to your hotel or holiday home two days later (only valid for selected locations).

Free Special Luggage Winter / Spring 2021
You can reach Braunwald comfortably and safely by public transport. To make your life easier, save you the trouble of lugging your luggage around, we offer you an attractive luggage service together with SBB. Your suitcases and bags will be collected from your home free of charge and will be waiting for you in your hotel room or holiday home. Naturally, we are happy to take care of the return delivery as well. The free offer is valid for bookings until April 30, 2021.

Further information and booking at sbb.ch/gepaeck-special

Package prices
Benefit from the attractive all-inclusive prices starting from November 1, 2020:

- 1 to 4 pieces of luggage: CHF 44.00
- 5 to 8 pieces of luggage: CHF 66.00
- 9 to 16 pieces of luggage: CHF 99.00

Free public transport travel

 

Ride the public transport to Glarnerland for free by booking any of the fantastic overnight offers! Applicable from 2 nights' stay in one of the participating partner establishments. Valid throughout Switzerland, 2nd class travel is included in this offer. For journeys from abroad from and to the border. Valid until 30.04.2025.

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