Zurich to St Anton to Vienna questions
Jan 4th 2005, 7:08 am
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Zurich to St Anton to Vienna questions
I have some basic Europe train travel questions. Though I have
travelled by train in the US, Japan and China, the only experience I
have with European trains is the Eurostar from London->Paris (and
back). We only had carry on bags then.
My wife and I are going to be taking a trip (early March), fly into
Zurich and then take the train to St Anton and Vienna. We will ski in
St Anton for the first 4 days, then take a train to Vienna and spend
the last 4 days in Vienna, then fly back from Vienna.
We will arrive in Zurich around 10am. We will be travelling with ski
equipment and bags. We would like to be in St Anton before the evening
for check-in and grab some dinner, that way we will be ready to ski the
next day.
I have a few questions:
1. Do I need to make train reservations before I leave for either leg
of the trip (zurich->st anton or st anton->vienna), or should I just do
it from the train station after we arrive? Was concerned if the plane
was delayed or something like that.
2. We were considering spending a few hours in Zurich, is the train
station in a convinient location for a couple of hours of sightseeing
or lunch?
3. If its possible to spend a few hours in zurich, what about our
bags? Can you check them at the station for the day, or can you check
the bags at the station early, and not see them again until we arrive
at our destination?
Thanks for any answers. We are looking forward to seeing more of
Europe and want to make the most of it. Most books we have on Europe
are just very general travel books, with hotel, restraunt and museum
info. Not as good for specifics.
Cheers,
-frankllynn
travelled by train in the US, Japan and China, the only experience I
have with European trains is the Eurostar from London->Paris (and
back). We only had carry on bags then.
My wife and I are going to be taking a trip (early March), fly into
Zurich and then take the train to St Anton and Vienna. We will ski in
St Anton for the first 4 days, then take a train to Vienna and spend
the last 4 days in Vienna, then fly back from Vienna.
We will arrive in Zurich around 10am. We will be travelling with ski
equipment and bags. We would like to be in St Anton before the evening
for check-in and grab some dinner, that way we will be ready to ski the
next day.
I have a few questions:
1. Do I need to make train reservations before I leave for either leg
of the trip (zurich->st anton or st anton->vienna), or should I just do
it from the train station after we arrive? Was concerned if the plane
was delayed or something like that.
2. We were considering spending a few hours in Zurich, is the train
station in a convinient location for a couple of hours of sightseeing
or lunch?
3. If its possible to spend a few hours in zurich, what about our
bags? Can you check them at the station for the day, or can you check
the bags at the station early, and not see them again until we arrive
at our destination?
Thanks for any answers. We are looking forward to seeing more of
Europe and want to make the most of it. Most books we have on Europe
are just very general travel books, with hotel, restraunt and museum
info. Not as good for specifics.
Cheers,
-frankllynn
Jan 4th 2005, 7:44 am
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Re: Zurich to St Anton to Vienna questions
<[email protected]> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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> I have some basic Europe train travel questions. Though
> I have travelled by train in the US, Japan and China, the
> only experience I have with European trains is the
> Eurostar from London->Paris (and back). We only had
> carry on bags then.
> My wife and I are going to be taking a trip (early
> March), fly into Zurich and then take the train to St
> Anton and Vienna. We will ski in St Anton for the first
> 4 days, then take a train to Vienna and spend the last 4
> days in Vienna, then fly back from Vienna.
> We will arrive in Zurich around 10am.
Trains Zurich -> St. Anton:
9:40 -> 12:11 (to Vienna/Wien)
13:40 -> 16:10 (to Vienna/Wien)
17:40 -> 20:10 (to Salzburg)
> 1. Do I need to make train reservations before I leave
> for either leg of the trip (zurich->st anton or st
> anton->vienna), or should I just do it from the train
> station after we arrive? Was concerned if the plane was
> delayed or something like that.
I'd buy tickets after arrival in Zurich. Buy a ticket from Zurich
airport to St. Anton. This should cost about EUR 35 per person.
For the St. Anton - Wien section it's cheaper to buy the ticket in
St. Anton. Ask for the 1-Plus-ticket, which offers a discount for
2 ore more people travelling together domestic Austrian trips.
Full fare (2nd class) St. Anton - Wien is 53,9 EUR per person,
with the 1-Plus-Ticket you'll only pay 41,45 EUR.
If you want you can also reserve seats Zurich HB - St. Anton, the
seat reservation doesn't cost much but guarantees a free seat. It
should be no problem to make a reservation at Zurich airport just
some hours before departure.
> 2. We were considering spending a few hours in Zurich,
> is the train station in a convinient location for a
> couple of hours of sightseeing or lunch?
Yes, it is. The station is adjacent to the famous
"Bahnhofsstrasse".
> 3. If its possible to spend a few hours in zurich, what
> about our bags? Can you check them at the station for
> the day, or can you check the bags at the station early,
> and not see them again until we arrive at our destination?
There are lockers at the station where you can leave your bags.
But it's not possible to check the bags to St. Anton - checking
baggage is now nearly impossible at most European railways.
--
Helmut Uttenthaler,
Graz
news:[email protected] oups.com
> I have some basic Europe train travel questions. Though
> I have travelled by train in the US, Japan and China, the
> only experience I have with European trains is the
> Eurostar from London->Paris (and back). We only had
> carry on bags then.
> My wife and I are going to be taking a trip (early
> March), fly into Zurich and then take the train to St
> Anton and Vienna. We will ski in St Anton for the first
> 4 days, then take a train to Vienna and spend the last 4
> days in Vienna, then fly back from Vienna.
> We will arrive in Zurich around 10am.
Trains Zurich -> St. Anton:
9:40 -> 12:11 (to Vienna/Wien)
13:40 -> 16:10 (to Vienna/Wien)
17:40 -> 20:10 (to Salzburg)
> 1. Do I need to make train reservations before I leave
> for either leg of the trip (zurich->st anton or st
> anton->vienna), or should I just do it from the train
> station after we arrive? Was concerned if the plane was
> delayed or something like that.
I'd buy tickets after arrival in Zurich. Buy a ticket from Zurich
airport to St. Anton. This should cost about EUR 35 per person.
For the St. Anton - Wien section it's cheaper to buy the ticket in
St. Anton. Ask for the 1-Plus-ticket, which offers a discount for
2 ore more people travelling together domestic Austrian trips.
Full fare (2nd class) St. Anton - Wien is 53,9 EUR per person,
with the 1-Plus-Ticket you'll only pay 41,45 EUR.
If you want you can also reserve seats Zurich HB - St. Anton, the
seat reservation doesn't cost much but guarantees a free seat. It
should be no problem to make a reservation at Zurich airport just
some hours before departure.
> 2. We were considering spending a few hours in Zurich,
> is the train station in a convinient location for a
> couple of hours of sightseeing or lunch?
Yes, it is. The station is adjacent to the famous
"Bahnhofsstrasse".
> 3. If its possible to spend a few hours in zurich, what
> about our bags? Can you check them at the station for
> the day, or can you check the bags at the station early,
> and not see them again until we arrive at our destination?
There are lockers at the station where you can leave your bags.
But it's not possible to check the bags to St. Anton - checking
baggage is now nearly impossible at most European railways.
--
Helmut Uttenthaler,
Graz
Jan 4th 2005, 12:55 pm
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Re: Zurich to St Anton to Vienna questions
Don't forget the 10:12 (Ar 14:10). Out of curiosity - we will be going
to Graz in March (from Samedan or Scuol) to attend a concert, is the
routing via Villach more scenic than via Stainach-Irdning?
--
wf.
Helmut Uttenthaler wrote:
>
> > We will arrive in Zurich around 10am.
>
> Trains Zurich -> St. Anton:
> 9:40 -> 12:11 (to Vienna/Wien)
> 13:40 -> 16:10 (to Vienna/Wien)
> 17:40 -> 20:10 (to Salzburg)
to Graz in March (from Samedan or Scuol) to attend a concert, is the
routing via Villach more scenic than via Stainach-Irdning?
--
wf.
Helmut Uttenthaler wrote:
>
> > We will arrive in Zurich around 10am.
>
> Trains Zurich -> St. Anton:
> 9:40 -> 12:11 (to Vienna/Wien)
> 13:40 -> 16:10 (to Vienna/Wien)
> 17:40 -> 20:10 (to Salzburg)
Jan 4th 2005, 7:37 pm
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Re: Zurich to St Anton to Vienna questions
"randee" <[email protected]> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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> Don't forget the 10:12 (Ar 14:10).
You mean Zurich 7:40 - St. Anton 10:10?
OK, but this requires changing trains at Feldkirch.
> Out of curiosity - we
> will be going to Graz in March (from Samedan or Scuol) to
> attend a concert, is the routing via Villach more scenic
> than via Stainach-Irdning?
Do you want to travel via Zell am See - Badgastein - Villach -
Klagenfurt - Leoben instead via Zell am See - Stainach-Irdning -
Leoben?
The route via Villach is indeed more scenic (the Schwarzach-St.
Veit - Spittal section is nice), but it takes usually 2 hours more
and requires changing trains in Schwarzach-St. Veit and Bruck/Mur.
--
Helmut Uttenthaler,
Graz
news:[email protected]
> Don't forget the 10:12 (Ar 14:10).
You mean Zurich 7:40 - St. Anton 10:10?
OK, but this requires changing trains at Feldkirch.
> Out of curiosity - we
> will be going to Graz in March (from Samedan or Scuol) to
> attend a concert, is the routing via Villach more scenic
> than via Stainach-Irdning?
Do you want to travel via Zell am See - Badgastein - Villach -
Klagenfurt - Leoben instead via Zell am See - Stainach-Irdning -
Leoben?
The route via Villach is indeed more scenic (the Schwarzach-St.
Veit - Spittal section is nice), but it takes usually 2 hours more
and requires changing trains in Schwarzach-St. Veit and Bruck/Mur.
--
Helmut Uttenthaler,
Graz
Jan 4th 2005, 8:21 pm
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Re: Zurich to St Anton to Vienna questions
Hi
> 1. Do I need to make train reservations before I leave for either leg
> of the trip (zurich->st anton or st anton->vienna), or should I just do
> it from the train station after we arrive? Was concerned if the plane
> was delayed or something like that.
There are at least 2 St.Anton in Austria. Be sure to check the right
one: St.Anton (Vorarlberg) and St.Anton (Montafon).
Check the train time table here: http://www.sbb.ch/en/index.htm
> 2. We were considering spending a few hours in Zurich, is the train
> station in a convinient location for a couple of hours of sightseeing
> or lunch?
The main station is just in the very center of Zurich. Neighburing the
old town (or the leftovers of it).
> 3. If its possible to spend a few hours in zurich, what about our
> bags? Can you check them at the station for the day, or can you check
> the bags at the station early, and not see them again until we arrive
> at our destination?
Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
airport (Zurich-Kloten) which is another 11 minutes by train away from
Zurich.
You also can leave the bags/skis guarded at the main station.
At the counter (airport or main station) they'll speak english and give
you advice what0s the easiest. To my experience SBB staff is very
helpful and friendly.
Depending on the exact destination/train you might pass the train
station of the airport again, when traveling from Zurich main station to
St. Anton.
So you be sure to enter "zurich airport" in the time table form.
But if time permits a stop in Zurich is worthwile in my opinion.
I live here :-)
Aloha, Thomas
> 1. Do I need to make train reservations before I leave for either leg
> of the trip (zurich->st anton or st anton->vienna), or should I just do
> it from the train station after we arrive? Was concerned if the plane
> was delayed or something like that.
There are at least 2 St.Anton in Austria. Be sure to check the right
one: St.Anton (Vorarlberg) and St.Anton (Montafon).
Check the train time table here: http://www.sbb.ch/en/index.htm
> 2. We were considering spending a few hours in Zurich, is the train
> station in a convinient location for a couple of hours of sightseeing
> or lunch?
The main station is just in the very center of Zurich. Neighburing the
old town (or the leftovers of it).
> 3. If its possible to spend a few hours in zurich, what about our
> bags? Can you check them at the station for the day, or can you check
> the bags at the station early, and not see them again until we arrive
> at our destination?
Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
airport (Zurich-Kloten) which is another 11 minutes by train away from
Zurich.
You also can leave the bags/skis guarded at the main station.
At the counter (airport or main station) they'll speak english and give
you advice what0s the easiest. To my experience SBB staff is very
helpful and friendly.
Depending on the exact destination/train you might pass the train
station of the airport again, when traveling from Zurich main station to
St. Anton.
So you be sure to enter "zurich airport" in the time table form.
But if time permits a stop in Zurich is worthwile in my opinion.
I live here :-)
Aloha, Thomas
Jan 4th 2005, 8:53 pm
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Re: Zurich to St Anton to Vienna questions
Thomas Stalder wrote:
> Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
> airport (Zurich-Kloten) which is another 11 minutes by train away from
> Zurich.
It is possible, but not practical, to let SBB send your luggage to your
destination. The bags will not arrive in St Anton until several days
after they are handed over at Kloten.
http://mct.sbb.ch/mct/en/reiselust/e...ernational.htm
Krist
> Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
> airport (Zurich-Kloten) which is another 11 minutes by train away from
> Zurich.
It is possible, but not practical, to let SBB send your luggage to your
destination. The bags will not arrive in St Anton until several days
after they are handed over at Kloten.
http://mct.sbb.ch/mct/en/reiselust/e...ernational.htm
Krist
Jan 4th 2005, 9:19 pm
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/<rist wrote:
>> Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
>> airport (Zurich-Kloten) which is another 11 minutes by train away from
>> Zurich.
>
> It is possible, but not practical, to let SBB send your luggage to your
> destination. The bags will not arrive in St Anton until several days
> after they are handed over at Kloten.
>
> http://mct.sbb.ch/mct/en/reiselust/e...ernational.htm
Ooops, thanks Krist.
I did it a couple of times only that way, but inside Switzerland, and
then the luggage arrived even before me. But either times have changed
or it is because the bags have to be sent to another country.
But like that it doesn't make sense at all. It's rather ridiculous.
Aloha, Thomas
>> Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
>> airport (Zurich-Kloten) which is another 11 minutes by train away from
>> Zurich.
>
> It is possible, but not practical, to let SBB send your luggage to your
> destination. The bags will not arrive in St Anton until several days
> after they are handed over at Kloten.
>
> http://mct.sbb.ch/mct/en/reiselust/e...ernational.htm
Ooops, thanks Krist.
I did it a couple of times only that way, but inside Switzerland, and
then the luggage arrived even before me. But either times have changed
or it is because the bags have to be sent to another country.
But like that it doesn't make sense at all. It's rather ridiculous.
Aloha, Thomas
Jan 4th 2005, 11:22 pm
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Thomas Stalder wrote:
> /<rist wrote:
>
>>> Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
>>> airport (Zurich-Kloten) which is another 11 minutes by train away
>>> from Zurich.
>> It is possible, but not practical, to let SBB send your luggage to
>> your destination. The bags will not arrive in St Anton until several
>> days after they are handed over at Kloten.
>> http://mct.sbb.ch/mct/en/reiselust/e...ernational.htm
>
>
>
> Ooops, thanks Krist.
> I did it a couple of times only that way, but inside Switzerland, and
> then the luggage arrived even before me. But either times have changed
> or it is because the bags have to be sent to another country.
Times have changed. Even within the country luggage now needs at least
36 hours. And most of it is trucked...
Krist
> /<rist wrote:
>
>>> Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
>>> airport (Zurich-Kloten) which is another 11 minutes by train away
>>> from Zurich.
>> It is possible, but not practical, to let SBB send your luggage to
>> your destination. The bags will not arrive in St Anton until several
>> days after they are handed over at Kloten.
>> http://mct.sbb.ch/mct/en/reiselust/e...ernational.htm
>
>
>
> Ooops, thanks Krist.
> I did it a couple of times only that way, but inside Switzerland, and
> then the luggage arrived even before me. But either times have changed
> or it is because the bags have to be sent to another country.
Times have changed. Even within the country luggage now needs at least
36 hours. And most of it is trucked...
Krist
Jan 5th 2005, 2:04 am
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Re: Zurich to St Anton to Vienna questions
Thomas Stalder wrote:
> There are at least 2 St.Anton in Austria. Be sure to check the right
> one: St.Anton (Vorarlberg) and St.Anton (Montafon).
I am quite sure that the OP wants to go to St. Anton in Tirol! (So both of
your St. Antons are wrong!)
> Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
> airport (Zurich-Kloten)
Sure?
lg Gernot
> There are at least 2 St.Anton in Austria. Be sure to check the right
> one: St.Anton (Vorarlberg) and St.Anton (Montafon).
I am quite sure that the OP wants to go to St. Anton in Tirol! (So both of
your St. Antons are wrong!)
> Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
> airport (Zurich-Kloten)
Sure?
lg Gernot
Jan 5th 2005, 6:37 am
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Helmut Uttenthaler wrote:
>
> > Don't forget the 10:12 (Ar 14:10).
>
> You mean Zurich 7:40 - St. Anton 10:10?
> OK, but this requires changing trains at Feldkirch.
>
>
No, Dp Zuerich 1012 IR767
Dp Sargans 1148 RE3826
Dp Buchs 1227 R5715
Dp Feldkirch 1320 OEC569
Ar St Anton 1410
>
> Do you want to travel via Zell am See - Badgastein - Villach -
> Klagenfurt - Leoben instead via Zell am See - Stainach-Irdning -
> Leoben?
Exactly!
>
> The route via Villach is indeed more scenic (the Schwarzach-St.
> Veit - Spittal section is nice), but it takes usually 2 hours more
> and requires changing trains in Schwarzach-St. Veit and Bruck/Mur.
>
Time and train changes are no problem when touring by rail.
--
wf.
Wayne Flowers
Randee Greenwald
[email protected]
>
> > Don't forget the 10:12 (Ar 14:10).
>
> You mean Zurich 7:40 - St. Anton 10:10?
> OK, but this requires changing trains at Feldkirch.
>
>
No, Dp Zuerich 1012 IR767
Dp Sargans 1148 RE3826
Dp Buchs 1227 R5715
Dp Feldkirch 1320 OEC569
Ar St Anton 1410
>
> Do you want to travel via Zell am See - Badgastein - Villach -
> Klagenfurt - Leoben instead via Zell am See - Stainach-Irdning -
> Leoben?
Exactly!
>
> The route via Villach is indeed more scenic (the Schwarzach-St.
> Veit - Spittal section is nice), but it takes usually 2 hours more
> and requires changing trains in Schwarzach-St. Veit and Bruck/Mur.
>
Time and train changes are no problem when touring by rail.
--
wf.
Wayne Flowers
Randee Greenwald
[email protected]
Jan 5th 2005, 7:24 am
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Gernot Egger wrote:
> I am quite sure that the OP wants to go to St. Anton in Tirol! (So both of
> your St. Antons are wrong!)
http://www.stantonamarlberg.com/
So it's St. Anton am Arlberg (and not "am VORarlberg"). Sorry
>>Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
>>airport (Zurich-Kloten)
>
> Sure?
Yes, but as seen in other postings it's not really an option as they
need days to deliver the stuff. Weired.
Aloha, Thomas
> I am quite sure that the OP wants to go to St. Anton in Tirol! (So both of
> your St. Antons are wrong!)
http://www.stantonamarlberg.com/
So it's St. Anton am Arlberg (and not "am VORarlberg"). Sorry
>>Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
>>airport (Zurich-Kloten)
>
> Sure?
Yes, but as seen in other postings it's not really an option as they
need days to deliver the stuff. Weired.
Aloha, Thomas
Jan 5th 2005, 8:43 am
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Re: Zurich to St Anton to Vienna questions
Thomas Stalder wrote:
> http://www.stantonamarlberg.com/
> So it's St. Anton am Arlberg (and not "am VORarlberg"). Sorry
Vorarlberg is the province on the other side of the Arlberg!
> Yes, but as seen in other postings it's not really an option as they
> need days to deliver the stuff.
Oh, that's what you were thinking about!
lg Gernot
> http://www.stantonamarlberg.com/
> So it's St. Anton am Arlberg (and not "am VORarlberg"). Sorry
Vorarlberg is the province on the other side of the Arlberg!
> Yes, but as seen in other postings it's not really an option as they
> need days to deliver the stuff.
Oh, that's what you were thinking about!
lg Gernot
Jan 6th 2005, 9:42 pm
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Re: Zurich to St Anton to Vienna questions
Thomas Stalder wrote:
>>> Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
>>> airport (Zurich-Kloten)
> Yes, but as seen in other postings it's not really an option as they
> need days to deliver the stuff. Weired.
It seems that the option is targetted at Swiss going on vacation in
Neigbouring countries. Getting most of you holiday stuff (imagine going
to say the Baltic Sea with three kids) sent a few days ahead is an
option there.
Krist
>>> Check the bags to St.Anton direct should be possible already at the
>>> airport (Zurich-Kloten)
> Yes, but as seen in other postings it's not really an option as they
> need days to deliver the stuff. Weired.
It seems that the option is targetted at Swiss going on vacation in
Neigbouring countries. Getting most of you holiday stuff (imagine going
to say the Baltic Sea with three kids) sent a few days ahead is an
option there.
Krist
Jan 19th 2005, 7:20 am
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[email protected] schrieb:
> My wife and I are going to be taking a trip (early March), fly into
> Zurich and then take the train to St Anton and Vienna. We will ski in
> St Anton for the first 4 days, then take a train to Vienna and spend
> the last 4 days in Vienna, then fly back from Vienna.
>
> We will arrive in Zurich around 10am. We will be travelling with ski
> equipment and bags. We would like to be in St Anton before the evening
> for check-in and grab some dinner, that way we will be ready to ski the
> next day.
>
> I have a few questions:
>
> 1. Do I need to make train reservations before I leave for either leg
> of the trip (zurich->st anton or st anton->vienna), or should I just do
> it from the train station after we arrive? Was concerned if the plane
> was delayed or something like that.
>
> 2. We were considering spending a few hours in Zurich, is the train
> station in a convinient location for a couple of hours of sightseeing
> or lunch?
>
> 3. If its possible to spend a few hours in zurich, what about our
> bags? Can you check them at the station for the day, or can you check
> the bags at the station early, and not see them again until we arrive
> at our destination?
>
> Thanks for any answers.
You might by one through ticket Zürich Airport - Vienna (per person).
With this ticket you will be able to stop in Zürich HB and in St. Anton
am Arlberg.
Regards, ULF
> My wife and I are going to be taking a trip (early March), fly into
> Zurich and then take the train to St Anton and Vienna. We will ski in
> St Anton for the first 4 days, then take a train to Vienna and spend
> the last 4 days in Vienna, then fly back from Vienna.
>
> We will arrive in Zurich around 10am. We will be travelling with ski
> equipment and bags. We would like to be in St Anton before the evening
> for check-in and grab some dinner, that way we will be ready to ski the
> next day.
>
> I have a few questions:
>
> 1. Do I need to make train reservations before I leave for either leg
> of the trip (zurich->st anton or st anton->vienna), or should I just do
> it from the train station after we arrive? Was concerned if the plane
> was delayed or something like that.
>
> 2. We were considering spending a few hours in Zurich, is the train
> station in a convinient location for a couple of hours of sightseeing
> or lunch?
>
> 3. If its possible to spend a few hours in zurich, what about our
> bags? Can you check them at the station for the day, or can you check
> the bags at the station early, and not see them again until we arrive
> at our destination?
>
> Thanks for any answers.
You might by one through ticket Zürich Airport - Vienna (per person).
With this ticket you will be able to stop in Zürich HB and in St. Anton
am Arlberg.
Regards, ULF
Jan 19th 2005, 7:35 am
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"Ulf Kutzner" <[email protected]> schrieb im
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> [email protected] schrieb:
>> My wife and I are going to be taking a trip (early
>> March), fly into Zurich and then take the train to St
>> Anton and Vienna. We will ski in St Anton for the first
>> 4 days, then take a train to Vienna and spend the last 4
>> days in Vienna, then fly back from Vienna.
>> 1. Do I need to make train reservations before I leave
>> for either leg of the trip (zurich->st anton or st
>> anton->vienna), or should I just do it from the train
>> station after we arrive? Was concerned if the plane was
>> delayed or something like that.
> You might buy one through ticket Zürich Airport - Vienna
> (per person).
Yes, but this is - if two or more are travelling together - more
expensive than two tickets Zurich - St. Anton and St. Anton -
Vienna (provided that the St. Anton - Wien ticket is bought in
Austria, where a mini-group discount applies).
The cheapest option is to buy Zurich - Buchs at Zurich and a
domestic ticket Buchs - Wien (with mini-group discount called
"Eins-Plus") on the train (after the Austrian border) from the
conductor. The Buchs - Wien ticket is valid one month, so a stop
in St. Anton is no problem.
--
Helmut Uttenthaler,
Graz
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> [email protected] schrieb:
>> My wife and I are going to be taking a trip (early
>> March), fly into Zurich and then take the train to St
>> Anton and Vienna. We will ski in St Anton for the first
>> 4 days, then take a train to Vienna and spend the last 4
>> days in Vienna, then fly back from Vienna.
>> 1. Do I need to make train reservations before I leave
>> for either leg of the trip (zurich->st anton or st
>> anton->vienna), or should I just do it from the train
>> station after we arrive? Was concerned if the plane was
>> delayed or something like that.
> You might buy one through ticket Zürich Airport - Vienna
> (per person).
Yes, but this is - if two or more are travelling together - more
expensive than two tickets Zurich - St. Anton and St. Anton -
Vienna (provided that the St. Anton - Wien ticket is bought in
Austria, where a mini-group discount applies).
The cheapest option is to buy Zurich - Buchs at Zurich and a
domestic ticket Buchs - Wien (with mini-group discount called
"Eins-Plus") on the train (after the Austrian border) from the
conductor. The Buchs - Wien ticket is valid one month, so a stop
in St. Anton is no problem.
--
Helmut Uttenthaler,
Graz
