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Rhine bridge, Stein am Rhein
Journey to Stein am Rhein
Stein am Rhein is located at the western end of Lake Constance, where the Rhine flows from the Untersee back into the Rhine. The picturesque old town is quick and easy to reach - whether you are traveling from Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, Constance or southern Germany.
Public transport
You can easily reach Stein am Rhein by S-Bahn from Schaffhausen or Winterthur as well as from Constance. From the train station, it's just a few steps across the Rhine bridge to the historic old town. This makes your journey to Stein am Rhein quick and stress-free.
SBB offers the following service for a comfortable journey:
Car
You can reach Stein am Rhein quickly from Zurich, Lake Constance or southern Germany via the well-maintained roads. However, you are often just as fast by train and can enjoy a relaxed journey without traffic jams or searching for a parking space in the old town.
Note: Swiss highways are subject to tolls.
| From | km | Duration by car | Duration by train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich | 56 km | 55 min | 1 h 10 min |
| St. Gallen | 73 km | 1 h | 1 h 25 min |
| Basel | 140 km | 2 h | 2 h 10 min |
| Geneva | 329 km | 4 h | 4 h 10 min |
| Singen (D) | 18 km | 27 min | 40 min |
| Stuttgart (D) | 167 km | 1 h 55 min | 2 h 45 min |
Ship
One of the most beautiful journeys is via the Rhine. You can take a leisurely boat trip from Kreuzlingen, Constance or Schaffhausen to Stein am Rhein . The journey takes longer than by train or car, but is a unique experience through the heart of nature.
Airplane
The nearest airport is Zurich. From there you can be in Stein am Rhein in less than an hour.
| Airport | from there by train | from there by car |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich Airport | 1 h | 47 min |
| Basel Airport | 2 h 40 min | 2 h |
| Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen | 2 h 10 min | 1 h 25 min |
| St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport | 1 h 40 min | 1 h |
| Stuttgart Airport | 3 h | 1 h 40 min |