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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bulach to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Aug 18

Cheapest price

$13

Average price

$15

Fastest journey

10 m

Average duration

12 m

Trains per day

Distance

17 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bulach to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bulach to Zurich will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.

Fast trains

Of the 44 trains that leave Bulach for Zurich on Tue, Aug 18, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Aug 18 the direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .

On Tue, Aug 18 the slowest trains will take 17 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.

S 3 18331 | 18331
8:11 AM0h21
Bülach
8:32 AMZurich HB
$131One-way
0 transfers
S 9 18935 | 18935
9:28 AM0h25
Bülach
9:53 AMZurich HB
$131One-way
0 transfers
S 9 18935 | 18935
9:28 AM0h17
Bülach
9:45 AMZürich Oerlikon
$131One-way
0 transfers
S 9 18933 | 18933 · S 11 19134 | 19134
8:58 AM0h37
Bülach
9:35 AMZurich Altstetten
$131One-way
1 transfer
S 9 18933 | 18933
8:58 AM0h25
Bülach
9:23 AMZurich HB
$131One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bulach to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bulach to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 10 miles (17 km)

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Most popular Train	Driving
$14 Average price Cheapest	$6 Average price (fuel + tolls)
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	28m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Most popular train company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bulach to Zurich is a train with an average price of $14.

The fastest way to travel from Bulach to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bulach and Zurich including taking a train and bus.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bulach to Zurich among Omio's users.

Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 9m sooner (19m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with SBB.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Bulach to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Bulach to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
S 41 19893 \| 19893 · IR 13 3290 \| 3290	12:05 AM Bülach	0h41	12:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
S 41 19893 \| 19893 · IR 13 3290 \| 3290 · S 12 19214 \| 19214	12:05 AM Bülach	4h45	4:50 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
S 41 19893 \| 19893 · IR 13 3290 \| 3290	12:05 AM Bülach	0h48	12:53 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
S 9 18917 \| 18917	4:58 AM Bülach	0h17	5:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18917 \| 18917	4:58 AM Bülach	0h25	5:23 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18917 \| 18917 · S 11 19118 \| 19118	4:58 AM Bülach	0h37	5:35 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 41 19817 \| 19817 · IR 13 3252 \| 3252	5:02 AM Bülach	0h42	5:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
S 41 19817 \| 19817 · IR 13 3252 \| 3252	5:02 AM Bülach	0h50	5:52 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
S 9 18919 \| 18919	5:28 AM Bülach	0h17	5:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18919 \| 18919	5:28 AM Bülach	0h25	5:53 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18919 \| 18919 · S 11 19120 \| 19120	5:28 AM Bülach	0h37	6:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 9 18921 \| 18921 · S 11 19122 \| 19122	5:58 AM Bülach	0h37	6:35 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 3 18331 \| 18331	8:11 AM Bülach	0h21	8:32 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
S 3 18331 \| 18331	8:11 AM Bülach	0h13	8:24 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
S 3 18331 \| 18331 · S 5 18530 \| 18530	8:11 AM Bülach	0h33	8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 9 18931 \| 18931 · S 11 19132 \| 19132	8:28 AM Bülach	0h37	9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 9 18931 \| 18931	8:28 AM Bülach	0h17	8:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18931 \| 18931	8:28 AM Bülach	0h25	8:53 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
RE 48 4913 \| 4913	8:37 AM Bülach	0h18	8:55 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
RE 48 4913 \| 4913 · S 5 18532 \| 18532	8:37 AM Bülach	0h37	9:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
RE 48 4913 \| 4913	8:37 AM Bülach	0h10	8:47 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
RE 48 4913 \| 4913 · S 6 18631 \| 18631 · S 11 19132 \| 19132	8:37 AM Bülach	0h28	9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
S 9 18933 \| 18933 · S 11 19134 \| 19134	8:58 AM Bülach	0h37	9:35 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 9 18933 \| 18933	8:58 AM Bülach	0h25	9:23 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18933 \| 18933	8:58 AM Bülach	0h17	9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18935 \| 18935	9:28 AM Bülach	0h25	9:53 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18935 \| 18935	9:28 AM Bülach	0h17	9:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18935 \| 18935 · S 11 19136 \| 19136	9:28 AM Bülach	0h37	10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
RE 48 4915 \| 4915	9:37 AM Bülach	0h10	9:47 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
RE 48 4915 \| 4915 · S 5 18536 \| 18536	9:37 AM Bülach	0h37	10:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
RE 48 4915 \| 4915	9:37 AM Bülach	0h18	9:55 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
RE 48 4915 \| 4915 · S 6 18635 \| 18635 · S 11 19136 \| 19136	9:37 AM Bülach	0h28	10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
S 9 18937 \| 18937	9:58 AM Bülach	0h25	10:23 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18937 \| 18937	9:58 AM Bülach	0h17	10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18937 \| 18937 · S 11 19138 \| 19138	9:58 AM Bülach	0h37	10:35 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 9 18939 \| 18939 · S 11 19140 \| 19140	10:28 AM Bülach	0h37	11:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 9 18939 \| 18939	10:28 AM Bülach	0h17	10:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18939 \| 18939	10:28 AM Bülach	0h25	10:53 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
RE 48 4917 \| 4917	10:37 AM Bülach	0h10	10:47 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
RE 48 4917 \| 4917 · S 6 18639 \| 18639 · S 11 19140 \| 19140	10:37 AM Bülach	0h28	11:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
RE 48 4917 \| 4917	10:37 AM Bülach	0h18	10:55 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
RE 48 4917 \| 4917 · S 5 18540 \| 18540	10:37 AM Bülach	0h37	11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 9 18941 \| 18941	10:58 AM Bülach	0h17	11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18941 \| 18941	10:58 AM Bülach	0h25	11:23 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bulach to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Bulach to Zurich run on average 24 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.

There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 10 miles (17 km) distance in 25m.

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

10 miles (17 km)

Average train duration

19m

Cheapest ticket price

$14

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

25m

First train

12:05 AM

Last train

11:58 PM

Cheapest Month

May

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Wed

Least Busy Day

Wed

Best time to book

2 days

Price information

Train companies: SBB from Bulach to Zurich trainsSBB trains will get you between Bulach and Zurich from $14. 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

18m

Cheapest Price

$13

SBB frequency

25 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

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Things to do in Zurich

Discover the best of Zurich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zurich trip today.

Must visit

Kunsthaus Zürich

Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.

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Must visit

Swiss National Museum

National museum in a castle-like building near the main station. It offers essential insight into Swiss cultural history, design, and nationhood.

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Recommended

Museum Rietberg

Remarkable private collection in a villa, featuring Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern masterpieces in an intimate lakeside setting.

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Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)

Zurich is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help lower daily spend.

Average meal costs

Budget: CHF 15-25 for fast food or takeaway.
Mid-range: CHF 30-50 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: CHF 90+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee: CHF 4.50-6.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small rounding is common in cafes and taxis.

FAQs: Trains from Bulach to Zurich

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bulach to Zurich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Train ticket prices from Bulach to Zurich can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $13, while the average price is around $14.

The train from Bulach to Zurich takes 18m and runs 25 per day.

The distance by train from Bulach to Zurich is 10 miles (17 km).

The first train from Bulach to Zurich leaves at 12:05 AM.

The last train from Bulach to Zurich leaves at 11:58 PM.

There is no high speed train available from Bulach to Zurich.

Yes, there is a direct train from Bulach to Zurich. This service operates 15 times per day, provided by SBB.

Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bulach to Zurich.

The train station in Bulach that goes to Zurich is Bülach, which connects to Zurich HB.

The cheapest way to get from Bulach to Zurich is by train, with a cost of around $14.

The train journey from Bulach to Zurich offers pleasant views of the Swiss countryside, with glimpses of picturesque villages, lush green fields, and distant mountains, providing a generally scenic experience.

Yes, a day trip from Bulach to Zurich is feasible. The journey takes 18m with a distance of 10 miles (17 km). There are 19 trips per day available by train.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.

Yes, you can take the train from Bulach to Zurich.

Since both Bulach and Zurich are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

Popular day trips by train from Zurich include Lucerne, Basel, Bern, Chur, Engelberg.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bulach to Zurich among Omio's users.

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.

In Zurich, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations and popular tourist spots. Scams involving fake charity collectors and overcharging by taxis can also occur. It is advisable to use official transportation services and remain vigilant with personal belongings to ensure a safe visit.

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 Bulach to Zurich

Most Bulach to Zurich trains use the Bülach to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Bulach and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bulach

Arrival train stations in Zurich

Which Bulach station do trains to Zurich leave from?

Trains from Bulach to Zurich leave from Bülach. The station is from Bulach city centre at Bahnhofstrasse, 8180 Bülach, Switzerland.

BülachBahnhofstrasse, 8180 Bülach, Switzerland+41 44 872 22 22 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Bülach from Bulach city centre

Bus515, 525, 535, 504, 501 · 4m · $2 · every ~16 min

531, 530, 504, 501 · 4m · $2 · every ~15 min

Bülach train station facilities and services

Bülach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Löwen, Pizzeria Ristorante Molino

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bülach. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Bülach. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bülach: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bülach: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bülach: Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Höri Inn, Hotel Restaurant Löwen, Hotel Allegra Lodge.

Which Zurich station do trains from Bulach arrive at?

Trains from Bulach to Zurich most often arrive at Zürich HB. Some services arrive at Zürich Oerlikon, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Zurich arrival station.

Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · $4 · every ~3 min

S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · $1 · every ~43 min

Bus31, 33 · 5m · $2 · every ~16 min

N4, N5, N91 · 5m · $2

Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · $2 · every ~19 min

Zürich HB train station facilities and services

Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.