The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Margrethen 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 St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 35 trains that leave St. Margrethen for Zurich Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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 4 11444 | 11444 · RJX 13478 | 1347811:53 AM1h24St. Margrethen1:17 PMZurich Airport$301One-way1 transfer
S 4 11452 | 11452 · IC 5 1526 | 15261:53 PM1h24St. Margrethen3:17 PMZurich Airport$301One-way1 transfer
IR 13 2218 | 2218 · IC 1 722 | 72212:43 PM1h24St. Margrethen2:07 PMZurich Airport$311One-way1 transfer
IR 13 2224 | 2224 · IR 55 728 | 7283:43 PM1h24St. Margrethen5:07 PMZurich Airport$311One-way1 transfer
IR 13 2222 | 2222 · IC 1 726 | 7262:43 PM1h24St. Margrethen4:07 PMZurich Airport$311One-way1 transfer
EC 198 | 1989:10 AM1h07St. Margrethen10:17 AMZurich Airport$521One-way0 transfers
EC 196 | 19611:10 AM1h07St. Margrethen12:17 PMZurich Airport$521One-way0 transfers
EC 194 | 1941:10 PM1h07St. Margrethen2:17 PMZurich Airport$521One-way0 transfers
EC 192 | 1923:10 PM1h07St. Margrethen4:17 PMZurich Airport$521One-way0 transfers
EC 190 | 1905:10 PM1h07St. Margrethen6:17 PMZurich Airport$521One-way0 transfers
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Compare train for St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Zurich Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
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
St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 13 2236 | 2236 · RE 13 3544 | 3544 | 9:43 PM St. Margrethen | 1h28 | 11:11 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11484 | 11484 · RJX 13474 | 13474 | 9:53 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 11:17 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3288 | 3288 | 10:13 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 11:37 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 13 3506 | 3506 · IR 13 3290 | 3290 | 11:13 PM St. Margrethen | 1h27 | 12:40 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 8:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 9:37 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 8:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 9:47 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2210 | 2210 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 8:43 AM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 10:07 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC 198 | 198 | 9:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h07 | 10:17 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 9:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 10:37 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 11234 | 11234 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 9:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 10:47 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2212 | 2212 · IR 55 716 | 716 | 9:43 AM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 11:07 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 10:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 11:37 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 11238 | 11238 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 10:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 11:47 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2214 | 2214 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 10:43 AM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 12:07 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC 196 | 196 | 11:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h07 | 12:17 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 11:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 12:37 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 11242 | 11242 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 11:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 12:47 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2216 | 2216 · IR 55 720 | 720 | 11:43 AM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 1:07 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11444 | 11444 · RJX 13478 | 13478 | 11:53 AM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 1:17 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 12:13 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 1:37 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 11246 | 11246 · IC 5 524 | 524 | 12:22 PM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 1:47 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2218 | 2218 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 12:43 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 2:07 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC 194 | 194 | 1:10 PM St. Margrethen | 1h07 | 2:17 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 1:13 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 2:37 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 11250 | 11250 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 1:22 PM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 2:47 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2220 | 2220 · IR 55 724 | 724 | 1:43 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 3:07 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11452 | 11452 · IC 5 1526 | 1526 | 1:53 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 3:17 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 2:13 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 3:37 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 11254 | 11254 · IC 5 528 | 528 | 2:22 PM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 3:47 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2222 | 2222 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 2:43 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 4:07 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC 192 | 192 | 3:10 PM St. Margrethen | 1h07 | 4:17 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3274 | 3274 | 3:13 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 4:37 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 11258 | 11258 · IC 5 530 | 530 | 3:22 PM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 4:47 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2224 | 2224 · IR 55 728 | 728 | 3:43 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 5:07 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11460 | 11460 · IC 5 1530 | 1530 | 3:53 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 5:17 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3276 | 3276 | 4:13 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 5:37 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 2 11262 | 11262 · IC 5 532 | 532 | 4:22 PM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 5:47 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2226 | 2226 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 4:43 PM St. Margrethen | 1h24 | 6:07 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC 190 | 190 | 5:10 PM St. Margrethen | 1h07 | 6:17 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport
Trains from St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 4:43 AM |
Last train 10:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo, Südostbahn from St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo, Südostbahn trains will get you between St. Margrethen and Zurich Airport from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Margrethen 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport
Most St. Margrethen to Zurich Airport trains use the St. Margrethen to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare St. Margrethen and Zurich Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to St. Margrethen from Sankt Margrethen city centre
St. Margrethen train station facilities and services
St. Margrethen 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 Bahnhof, Gasthaus zur Alten Post
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St. Margrethen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at St. Margrethen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St. Margrethen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St. Margrethen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Margrethen: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ibis Styles St. Margrethen, Best Western Hotel Rebstock, Bodenseehotel.
St. Margrethen, Bahnhof train station facilities and services
St. Margrethen, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St. Margrethen, Bahnhof.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at St. Margrethen, Bahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St. Margrethen, Bahnhof: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St. Margrethen, Bahnhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Margrethen, Bahnhof.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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