The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Horgen
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Horgen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Horgen will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 3 trains that leave Zurich for Horgen on Sun, May 10, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 10 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Sun, May 10 the slowest trains will take 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:21 AM0h33Zurich11:54 AMHorgen$141One-way0 transfers
7:17 AM0h18Zurich7:35 AMHorgen$141One-way0 transfers
7:07 AM0h22Zurich7:29 AMHorgen$151One-way0 transfers
7:17 AM0h18Zurich7:35 AMHorgen$141One-way0 transfers
7:07 AM0h22Zurich7:29 AMHorgen$151One-way0 transfers
11:21 AM0h33Zurich11:54 AMHorgen$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare ferry and train for Zurich to Horgen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Horgen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Horgen:
A ferry is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Horgen costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Horgen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 15m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Zurich to Horgen train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Horgen trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:07 AM Zurich | 0h22 | 7:29 AM Horgen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:17 AM Zurich | 0h18 | 7:35 AM Horgen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:21 AM Zurich | 0h33 | 11:54 AM Horgen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Zurich to Horgen by ferry or train
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Horgen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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