Wengen to Zurich train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Wengen to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Jul 22

Cheapest price

$80

Average price

$87

Fastest journey

2 h 47 m

Average duration

3 h 8 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

97 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Wengen to Zurich will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Wengen for Zurich on Wed, Jul 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .

On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.

  • SBB
    9:11 AM2h47
    Wengen
    11:58 AMZurich
    $801One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBB
    7:41 AM3h19
    Wengen
    11:00 AMZurich
    $891One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBB
    8:41 AM3h19
    Wengen
    12:00 PMZurich
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Wengen to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wengen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $71.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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Bus

$89

Average price

$32

Average price

Cheapest

3h 2m

Average total duration

2h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 40m

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SBB

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BlaBlaCar

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Wengen to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Wengen to Zurich:

A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wengen to Zurich costing on average $89 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Wengen to Zurich is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Wengen and Zurich including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Wengen to Zurich among Omio's users.

Live departures

Wengen to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Wengen to Zurich trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SBBCC 63 330 | 330 · R 62 130 | 130 · IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 813 | 8138:12 AM Wengen station
2h58
11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon4 transfers
SBBCC 63 330 | 330 · R 62 130 | 130 · IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 813 | 8138:12 AM Wengen station
2h46
10:58 AM Zurich HB3 transfers
SBBCC 63 330 | 330 · R 62 130 | 130 · IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 813 | 8138:12 AM Wengen station
3h02
11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80332 | 80332 · R 62 132 | 132 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 60 | 608:41 AM Wengen station
3h03
11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten5 transfers
SBBCC 63 80332 | 80332 · R 62 132 | 132 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 60 | 608:41 AM Wengen station
2h47
11:28 AM Zurich HB4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80332 | 80332 · R 62 132 | 132 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 60 | 608:41 AM Wengen station
3h01
11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80332 | 80332 · R 62 132 | 132 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 60 | 608:41 AM Wengen station
3h19
12:00 PM Zurich Altstetten4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80334 | 80334 · R 62 134 | 134 · IC 81 815 | 8159:11 AM Wengen station
2h47
11:58 AM Zurich HB2 transfers
SBBCC 63 80334 | 80334 · R 62 134 | 134 · IC 81 815 | 815 · RE 48 4920 | 49209:11 AM Wengen station
2h59
12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80334 | 80334 · R 62 134 | 134 · IC 81 815 | 815 · S 5 18544 | 185449:11 AM Wengen station
3h03
12:14 PM Zurich Altstetten3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80336 | 80336 · R 62 136 | 136 · IC 61 616 | 616 · IC 1 715 | 7159:41 AM Wengen station
2h47
12:28 PM Zurich HB3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80336 | 80336 · R 62 136 | 136 · IC 61 616 | 616 · IC 1 715 | 7159:41 AM Wengen station
3h03
12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80336 | 80336 · R 62 136 | 136 · IC 61 616 | 616 · IR 35 2369 | 23699:41 AM Wengen station
3h19
1:00 PM Zurich Altstetten3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80336 | 80336 · R 62 136 | 136 · IC 61 616 | 616 · IC 1 715 | 7159:41 AM Wengen station
3h01
12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80338 | 80338 · R 62 138 | 138 · ICE 106 | 106 · IC 8 817 | 81710:11 AM Wengen station
3h03
1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80338 | 80338 · R 62 138 | 138 · ICE 106 | 106 · IC 8 817 | 81710:11 AM Wengen station
2h47
12:58 PM Zurich HB3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80338 | 80338 · R 62 138 | 138 · ICE 106 | 106 · IC 8 817 | 81710:11 AM Wengen station
2h59
1:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80340 | 80340 · R 62 140 | 140 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 61810:41 AM Wengen station
3h01
1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80340 | 80340 · R 62 140 | 140 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 61810:41 AM Wengen station
3h19
2:00 PM Zurich Altstetten4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80340 | 80340 · R 62 140 | 140 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 61810:41 AM Wengen station
3h03
1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten5 transfers
SBBCC 63 80340 | 80340 · R 62 140 | 140 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 61810:41 AM Wengen station
2h47
1:28 PM Zurich HB4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80342 | 80342 · R 62 142 | 142 · IC 81 819 | 819 · RE 48 4924 | 492411:11 AM Wengen station
2h59
2:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80342 | 80342 · R 62 142 | 142 · IC 81 819 | 81911:11 AM Wengen station
2h47
1:58 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
SBBCC 63 80342 | 80342 · R 62 142 | 142 · IC 81 819 | 819 · S 5 18552 | 1855211:11 AM Wengen station
3h03
2:14 PM Zurich Altstetten3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80344 | 80344 · R 62 144 | 144 · IC 61 620 | 620 · IC 1 719 | 71911:41 AM Wengen station
3h03
2:44 PM Zurich Altstetten4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80344 | 80344 · R 62 144 | 144 · IC 61 620 | 620 · IR 35 2373 | 237311:41 AM Wengen station
3h19
3:00 PM Zurich Altstetten3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80344 | 80344 · R 62 144 | 144 · IC 61 620 | 620 · IC 1 719 | 71911:41 AM Wengen station
3h01
2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80344 | 80344 · R 62 144 | 144 · IC 61 620 | 620 · IC 1 719 | 71911:41 AM Wengen station
2h47
2:28 PM Zurich HB3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80346 | 80346 · R 62 146 | 146 · IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 821 | 82112:11 PM Wengen station
2h59
3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80346 | 80346 · R 62 146 | 146 · IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 821 | 82112:11 PM Wengen station
2h47
2:58 PM Zurich HB3 transfers
SBBCC 63 80348 | 80348 · R 62 148 | 148 · IC 81 823 | 82312:41 PM Wengen station
3h17
3:58 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
SBBCC 63 80348 | 80348 · R 62 148 | 148 · RE 9 4223 | 4223 · IC 6 622 | 62212:41 PM Wengen station
2h47
3:28 PM Zurich HB4 transfers
SBBCC 63 80348 | 80348 · R 62 148 | 148 · RE 9 4223 | 4223 · IC 6 622 | 62212:41 PM Wengen station
3h01
3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon4 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Wengen to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Wengen to Zurich is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Wengen to Zurich route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Wengen to Zurich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Wengen to Zurich.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Wengen to Zurich

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Trains from Wengen to Zurich run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 2h 47m.

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 $32 (€26)
Distance
60 miles (97 km)
Average train duration
2h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
$71 (€58)
Trains per day
24
Fastest train
2h 47m
First train
12:02 AM
Last train
11:54 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
77 days
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 $32 (€26)

Train companies: SBB, Berner Oberland-Bahnen from Wengen to Zurich trainsSBB, Berner Oberland-Bahnen trains will get you between Wengen and Zurich from $32 (€26). 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
2h 47m
Cheapest Price
$71 (€58)
SBB frequency
24 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

Berner Oberland-Bahnen

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Berner Oberland-Bahnen frequency
8 a day

Complete guide to Zurich

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.

  • 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.

  • Recommended

Museum Rietberg

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

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 Wengen to Zurich

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wengen 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Wengen to Zurich can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $71 (€58), while the average price is around $89 (€73).
The train from Wengen to Zurich takes 2h 47m and runs 24 per day.
The first train from Wengen to Zurich leaves at 12:02 AM.
The distance by train from Wengen to Zurich is 60 miles (97 km).
The last train from Wengen to Zurich leaves at 11:54 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Wengen to Zurich.
There is no direct train service currently available from Wengen to Zurich.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Wengen to Zurich.
The train station in Wengen that goes to Zurich is Wengen station, which connects to Zurich HB.
The cheapest way to get from Wengen to Zurich is by bus, with a cost of around $32 (€26).
The train journey from Wengen to Zurich is indeed scenic, offering stunning views of the Swiss Alps, picturesque villages, lush valleys, and serene lakes along the way.
A day trip from Wengen to Zurich is not feasible since the journey takes 2h 47m. However, trains run frequently with 23 trips available per day, covering a distance of 60 miles (97 km).
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 Wengen to Zurich.
Since both Wengen 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 Wengen 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 Wengen to Zurich

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

Departure train stations in Wengen
Arrival train stations in Zurich

Which Wengen station do trains to Zurich leave from?

Trains from Wengen to Zurich leave from Wengen. The station is from Wengen city centre at Bahnhof Wengen, 3823 Wengen, Switzerland.
WengenBahnhof Wengen, 3823 Wengen, SwitzerlandWifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Wengen from Wengen city centre

TrainWengernalpbahn (WAB) to Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg

Wengen train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Eiger, Waldhuettli, Restaurant Eiger

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

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

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Wengen.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Wengen: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Wengen: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Wengen: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Schönegg, Hotel Silberhorn, Hotel Wengener Hof.

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