St. Margrethen to Zurich HB train with SBB

Wed, Nov 04
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The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 04
Cheapest price on Nov 04
$32
Average ticket price on Nov 04
$42
Fastest journey on Nov 04
1 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Nov 04
1 h 18 m
Trains on Nov 04
50
Distance
83 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB 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 HB will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.

Fast trains

On Wed, Nov 04, we found 50 trains from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB, including 15 direct services.

On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .

On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.

  • SBBS 2 11250 | 11250 · IC 5 526 | 526
    1 transfer
  • SBBS 2 11254 | 11254 · IC 5 528 | 528
    1 transfer
  • SBBS 2 11246 | 11246 · IC 5 524 | 524
    1 transfer
  • SBBS 4 11452 | 11452 · IC 5 1526 | 1526
    1 transfer
  • SBBS 2 11266 | 11266 · IC 5 534 | 534
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB

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Trains from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:11, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 1h 18m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $11
Distance
51 miles (83 km)
Average train duration
1h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
$28
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 18m
First train
1:11 AM
Last train
11:53 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Mon
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $11

Frequently asked questions about your St. Margrethen to Zurich HB trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB.

Train ticket prices from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $28, while the average price is around $46.
The train from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB takes 1h 18m and runs 11 per day.
The first train from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB leaves at 1:11 AM.
The distance by train from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB is 51 miles (83 km).
The last train from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB leaves at 11:53 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by SBB.

Live departures

St. Margrethen to Zurich HB train times

The table below shows live departures for St. Margrethen to Zurich HB trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SBBIR 13 3284 | 32848:13 PM St. Margrethen
1h39
9:52 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, November 4
SBBIR 13 3256 | 32566:13 AM St. Margrethen
1h39
7:52 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 2201 | 2201 · IC 3 762 | 7626:16 AM St. Margrethen
1h37
7:53 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 2 11222 | 11222 · IC 5 512 | 5126:22 AM St. Margrethen
1h36
7:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3253 | 3253 · IC 3 560 | 5606:46 AM St. Margrethen
1h36
8:22 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBEC 290 | 2907:10 AM St. Margrethen
1h18
8:28 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 3258 | 32587:13 AM St. Margrethen
1h39
8:52 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 2203 | 2203 · IC 3 764 | 7647:16 AM St. Margrethen
1h37
8:53 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 2 11226 | 11226 · IC 5 514 | 5147:22 AM St. Margrethen
1h36
8:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3255 | 3255 · IC 3 562 | 5627:46 AM St. Margrethen
1h36
9:22 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 4 11428 | 11428 · IC 5 1514 | 15147:53 AM St. Margrethen
1h35
9:28 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3260 | 32608:13 AM St. Margrethen
1h39
9:52 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 2205 | 2205 · ICE 108 | 1088:16 AM St. Margrethen
1h37
9:53 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 5168:22 AM St. Margrethen
1h36
9:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3257 | 3257 · IC 3 564 | 5648:46 AM St. Margrethen
1h36
10:22 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBEC 198 | 1989:10 AM St. Margrethen
1h18
10:28 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 3262 | 32629:13 AM St. Margrethen
1h39
10:52 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 2207 | 2207 · IC 3 768 | 7689:16 AM St. Margrethen
1h37
10:53 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 2 11234 | 11234 · IC 5 518 | 5189:22 AM St. Margrethen
1h36
10:58 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3259 | 3259 · IC 3 566 | 5669:46 AM St. Margrethen
1h36
11:22 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 4 11436 | 11436 · IC 5 1518 | 15189:53 AM St. Margrethen
1h35
11:28 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3268 | 326812:13 PM St. Margrethen
1h39
1:52 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 2213 | 2213 · ICE 104 | 10412:16 PM St. Margrethen
1h37
1:53 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 2 11246 | 11246 · IC 5 524 | 52412:22 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
1:58 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3265 | 3265 · IC 3 572 | 57212:46 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
2:22 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBEC 194 | 1941:10 PM St. Margrethen
1h18
2:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 3270 | 32701:13 PM St. Margrethen
1h39
2:52 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 2215 | 2215 · IC 3 776 | 7761:16 PM St. Margrethen
1h37
2:53 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 2 11250 | 11250 · IC 5 526 | 5261:22 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
2:58 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3267 | 3267 · IC 3 574 | 5741:46 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
3:22 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 4 11452 | 11452 · IC 5 1526 | 15261:53 PM St. Margrethen
1h35
3:28 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3272 | 32722:13 PM St. Margrethen
1h39
3:52 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 2217 | 2217 · ICE 102 | 1022:16 PM St. Margrethen
1h37
3:53 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 2 11254 | 11254 · IC 5 528 | 5282:22 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
3:58 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3269 | 3269 · IC 3 576 | 5762:46 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
4:22 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBEC 192 | 1923:10 PM St. Margrethen
1h18
4:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 3274 | 32743:13 PM St. Margrethen
1h39
4:52 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 2219 | 2219 · IC 3 780 | 7803:16 PM St. Margrethen
1h37
4:53 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 2 11258 | 11258 · IC 5 530 | 5303:22 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
4:58 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3271 | 3271 · IC 3 578 | 5783:46 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
5:22 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 4 11460 | 11460 · IC 5 1530 | 15303:53 PM St. Margrethen
1h35
5:28 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3276 | 32764:13 PM St. Margrethen
1h39
5:52 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 2221 | 2221 · ICE 100 | 1004:16 PM St. Margrethen
1h37
5:53 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 2 11262 | 11262 · IC 5 532 | 5324:22 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
5:58 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3273 | 3273 · IC 3 580 | 5804:46 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
6:22 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBEC 190 | 1905:10 PM St. Margrethen
1h18
6:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 3278 | 32785:13 PM St. Margrethen
1h39
6:52 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 13 2223 | 2223 · ICE 272 | 2725:16 PM St. Margrethen
1h37
6:53 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 2 11266 | 11266 · IC 5 534 | 5345:22 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
6:58 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 13 3275 | 3275 · IC 3 582 | 5825:46 PM St. Margrethen
1h36
7:22 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBS 4 11468 | 11468 · IC 5 1534 | 15345:53 PM St. Margrethen
1h35
7:28 PM Zurich HB1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Train companies: SBB from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB trainsSBB trains will get you between St. Margrethen and Zurich HB from $11. 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 SBB Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest SBB Price
$28
SBB frequency
11 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

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between St. Margrethen and Zurich HB

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB.
Yes, there is a night train from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB.
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.

FAQs: Trains from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB

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

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from St. Margrethen to Zurich HB

Most St. Margrethen to Zurich HB trains use the St. Margrethen to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare St. Margrethen and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Sankt Margrethen
Arrival train stations in Zurich
St. MargrethenBahnhofstrasse, 9430 St. Margrethen, Switzerland+41 58 463 00 00WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to St. Margrethen from Sankt Margrethen city centre

BusSeveral lines available
TrainRegional and international connections

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.

Most popular train connections from St. Margrethen

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