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Compare bus and train for Lenzburg to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lenzburg to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lenzburg to Zurich:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lenzburg to Zurich costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
The journey is about 15m faster (27m by train vs 42m by car) and roughly $33 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $63 (€51)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Lenzburg to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Lenzburg to Zurich trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:31 AM Lenzburg | 0h21 | 7:52 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lenzburg to Zurich
Trains from Lenzburg to Zurich run on average 27 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 21m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Lenzburg to Zurich trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Lenzburg and Zurich from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Südostbahn
FAQs: Trains from Lenzburg to Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lenzburg 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lenzburg to Zurich
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Krone
- Restaurant zur Linde
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Krone Lenzburg
- Hotel Lenzburg
- Located in the main hall
- 510 places, partially covered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn services
- Train: S-Bahn S3, S9, S23
- Bus: Several regional lines available
- 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
- 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
- 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
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