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The cheapest and fastest trains from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport
Showing times and prices for Aug 05
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
76 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Fast trains
Of the 30 trains that leave Buchs SG for Zurich Airport on Wed, Aug 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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.
IR 13 2213 | 2213 · ICE 104 | 104 · IC 5 521 | 52112:45 PM1h26Buchs SG2:11 PMZurich Airport$341One-way2 transfers- IR 13 2216 | 2216 · IC 1 720 | 72011:15 AM1h52Buchs SG1:07 PMZurich Airport$341One-way1 transfer
- IR 13 3259 | 3259 · IC 3 566 | 566 · IR 75 2117 | 211710:15 AM1h29Buchs SG11:44 AMZurich Airport$351One-way2 transfers
- IR 13 3251 | 3251 · IC 3 558 | 558 · IR 75 2109 | 21096:15 AM1h29Buchs SG7:44 AMZurich Airport$351One-way2 transfers
- IR 13 2201 | 2201 · IC 3 762 | 762 · IC 5 509 | 5096:45 AM1h26Buchs SG8:11 AMZurich Airport$351One-way2 transfers
- IR 13 2205 | 2205 · ICE 108 | 108 · IC 5 513 | 5138:45 AM1h26Buchs SG10:11 AMZurich Airport$361One-way2 transfers
- IR 13 2207 | 2207 · IC 3 768 | 768 · IC 5 515 | 5159:45 AM1h26Buchs SG11:11 AMZurich Airport$361One-way2 transfers
- IR 13 2209 | 2209 · IC 3 770 | 770 · IC 5 517 | 51710:45 AM1h26Buchs SG12:11 PMZurich Airport$381One-way2 transfers
- IR 13 3261 | 3261 · IC 3 568 | 568 · IC 5 1519 | 151911:15 AM1h26Buchs SG12:41 PMZurich Airport$371One-way2 transfers
- IR 13 2211 | 2211 · IC 3 772 | 772 · IC 5 519 | 51911:45 AM1h26Buchs SG1:11 PMZurich Airport$381One-way2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Trains from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Live departures
Buchs SG to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Buchs SG to Zurich Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 13 2206 | 2206 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 6:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 8:07 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3251 | 3251 · IC 3 558 | 558 · IR 75 2109 | 2109 | 6:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h29 | 7:44 AM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| S 4 11424 | 11424 · EC 290 | 290 | 6:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h58 | 8:17 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3258 | 3258 | 6:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 8:37 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 2201 | 2201 · IC 3 762 | 762 · IC 5 509 | 509 | 6:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h26 | 8:11 AM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 3255 | 3255 · IC 3 562 | 562 · IR 75 2113 | 2113 | 8:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h29 | 9:44 AM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 2210 | 2210 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 8:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 10:07 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 4 11432 | 11432 · EC 198 | 198 | 8:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h58 | 10:17 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 8:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 10:37 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 2205 | 2205 · ICE 108 | 108 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 8:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h26 | 10:11 AM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 2212 | 2212 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 9:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 11:07 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3257 | 3257 · IC 3 564 | 564 · IR 75 2115 | 2115 | 9:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h29 | 10:44 AM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| S 4 11436 | 11436 · IC 5 1518 | 1518 | 9:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h58 | 11:17 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 9:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 11:37 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 2207 | 2207 · IC 3 768 | 768 · IC 5 515 | 515 | 9:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h26 | 11:11 AM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 3259 | 3259 · IC 3 566 | 566 · IR 75 2117 | 2117 | 10:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h29 | 11:44 AM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 2214 | 2214 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 10:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 12:07 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 4 11440 | 11440 · EC 196 | 196 | 10:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h58 | 12:17 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 10:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 12:37 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 2209 | 2209 · IC 3 770 | 770 · IC 5 517 | 517 | 10:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h26 | 12:11 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 2216 | 2216 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 11:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 1:07 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3261 | 3261 · IC 3 568 | 568 · IC 5 1519 | 1519 | 11:15 AM Buchs SG | 1h26 | 12:41 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| S 4 11444 | 11444 · RJX 13478 | 13478 | 11:19 AM Buchs SG | 1h58 | 1:17 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 2211 | 2211 · IC 3 772 | 772 · IC 5 519 | 519 | 11:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h26 | 1:11 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 11:45 AM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 1:37 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3263 | 3263 · IC 3 570 | 570 · IR 75 2121 | 2121 | 12:15 PM Buchs SG | 1h29 | 1:44 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 2218 | 2218 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 12:15 PM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 2:07 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 4 11448 | 11448 · EC 194 | 194 | 12:19 PM Buchs SG | 1h58 | 2:17 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 2213 | 2213 · ICE 104 | 104 · IC 5 521 | 521 | 12:45 PM Buchs SG | 1h26 | 2:11 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
| IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 12:45 PM Buchs SG | 1h52 | 2:37 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Train companies: SBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB | Railjet, Südostbahn from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport trainsSBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB | Railjet, Südostbahn trains will get you between Buchs SG and Zurich Airport from $31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 26m
Cheapest Price
$31
SBB frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
About
The ÖBB Euro City is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, connecting major cities across the country. The Euro City trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioned coaches and plenty of legroom. There are two types of Euro City trains: the EC (Euro City) and the IC (InterCity). The EC trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while the IC trains are slightly slower, with speeds of up to 160 km/h. The ÖBB Euro City offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for the ÖBB Euro City include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. These routes offer stunning views of the Austrian countryside and provide a convenient way to travel between major cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Price
$59
ÖBB | Euro City (EC) frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at carriage ends
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car or bistro available on most routes serving hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for additional fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require ticket (50% of 2nd class fare). Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone
ÖBB | Railjet
About
ÖBB Railjet is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, offering fast and comfortable journeys between major cities. The Railjet trains are modern and spacious, with comfortable seating, air-conditioning, and power sockets. There are three types of Railjet trains: the Railjet Comfort, the Railjet Business, and the Railjet First Class. The Comfort class offers standard seating, while the Business class offers more spacious seating and complimentary drinks and snacks. The First Class offers the most luxurious experience, with extra-wide seats, complimentary meals, and access to a private lounge. The Railjet service operates on several popular routes, including Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. Tickets can be purchased online or at the station, and there are several types of tickets available, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. With its modern trains, comfortable seating, and convenient ticketing options, ÖBB Railjet is the perfect way to explore Austria.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Price
$55
ÖBB | Railjet frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by ÖBB
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car (except on domestic routes), at-seat service in First Class, bistro service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional reservation for €3
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs need ticket (50% of regular fare). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 52m
Cheapest Price
$67
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
14 a day
Südostbahn
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Südostbahn frequency
3 a day
FAQs: Trains from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $31, while the average price is around $43.
The train from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport takes 1h 26m and runs 12 per day.
The distance by train from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport is 47 miles (76 km).
The first train from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport leaves at 3:45 AM.
The last train from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport leaves at 11:45 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport. This service operates 2 times per day, provided by SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport.
Yes, the train journey from Buchs SG to Zürich Flughafen passes through picturesque landscapes, including views of the Swiss countryside, rolling hills, and charming villages, making it a scenic route.
Yes, you can take the train from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport.
Popular day trips by train from Zurich Airport include Lucerne, Bern, Chur, Basel, Sankt Gallen.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Buchs SG to Zurich Airport
Most Buchs SG to Zurich Airport trains use the Buchs SG to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Buchs SG and Zurich Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Buchs
Arrival train stations in Zurich
Buchs SGBahnhofstrasse 1, 9470 Buchs, Switzerland+41 58 668 86 00
City-centre transport
Getting to Buchs SG from Buchs city centre
Bus401 · 6m · every ~3 min
Buchs SG train station facilities and services
Buchs SG has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Buchserhof, Restaurant City Buchs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Buchs SG. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Buchs SG. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Buchs SG: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Buchs SG: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Buchs SG.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Buchserhof, Hotel City Buchs, Hotel Restaurant Landgasthof Werdenberg.
Most popular train connections from Buchs SG
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