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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport
Showing times and prices for Aug 05
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
75
Distance
9 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Altstetten 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 Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Fast trains
Of the 75 trains that leave Zurich Altstetten for Zurich Airport on Wed, Aug 05, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 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.
S 14 19431 | 19431 · S 2 18230 | 182308:35 AM0h19Zurich Altstetten8:54 AMZurich Airport$101One-way1 transfer- S 11 19131 | 19131 · IC 1 707 | 7078:24 AM0h25Zurich Altstetten8:49 AMZurich Airport$101One-way1 transfer
- S 12 19229 | 19229 · S 16 19628 | 196288:09 AM0h20Zurich Altstetten8:29 AMZurich Airport$101One-way1 transfer
- S 5 18529 | 18529 · IR 75 2111 | 21118:16 AM0h28Zurich Altstetten8:44 AMZurich Airport$101One-way1 transfer
- S 14 19429 | 19429 · S 2 18228 | 182288:05 AM0h19Zurich Altstetten8:24 AMZurich Airport$101One-way1 transfer
- IR 2155 | 21555:23 AM0h18Zurich Altstetten5:41 AMZurich Airport$101One-way0 transfers
- S 14 19431 | 19431 · S 2 18230 | 182308:35 AM0h19Zurich Altstetten8:54 AMZurich Airport$101One-way1 transfer
- S 14 19429 | 19429 · S 2 18228 | 182288:05 AM0h19Zurich Altstetten8:24 AMZurich Airport$101One-way1 transfer
- S 14 19427 | 19427 · S 2 18226 | 182267:35 AM0h19Zurich Altstetten7:54 AMZurich Airport$101One-way1 transfer
- S 14 19425 | 19425 · S 2 18224 | 182247:05 AM0h19Zurich Altstetten7:24 AMZurich Airport$101One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Trains from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:44, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 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
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 3:44 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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
Live departures
Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 12 19217 | 19217 · S 16 19616 | 19616 | 5:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 5:29 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 2155 | 2155 | 5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h18 | 5:41 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 14 19419 | 19419 · S 24 20418 | 20418 | 5:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h21 | 5:56 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19219 | 19219 · S 16 19618 | 19618 | 5:39 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 5:59 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2055 | 2055 | 5:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 6:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 14 19421 | 19421 · S 2 18220 | 18220 | 6:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 6:24 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19221 | 19221 · S 16 19620 | 19620 | 6:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 6:29 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18521 | 18521 · IR 75 2107 | 2107 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h28 | 6:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19123 | 19123 · IC 1 703 | 703 | 6:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 6:49 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19423 | 19423 · S 2 18222 | 18222 | 6:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 6:54 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19223 | 19223 · S 16 19622 | 19622 | 6:39 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 6:59 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2057 | 2057 | 6:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 7:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18523 | 18523 · IC 5 507 | 507 | 6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 7:11 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19125 | 19125 · IR 13 3257 | 3257 | 6:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h27 | 7:21 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19425 | 19425 · S 2 18224 | 18224 | 7:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 7:24 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19225 | 19225 · S 16 19624 | 19624 | 7:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 7:29 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18525 | 18525 · IR 75 2109 | 2109 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h28 | 7:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19127 | 19127 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 7:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 7:49 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19427 | 19427 · S 2 18226 | 18226 | 7:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 7:54 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19227 | 19227 · S 16 19626 | 19626 | 7:39 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 7:59 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2059 | 2059 | 7:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 8:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18527 | 18527 · IC 5 509 | 509 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 8:11 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19129 | 19129 · IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 7:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h27 | 8:21 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19429 | 19429 · S 2 18228 | 18228 | 8:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 8:24 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19229 | 19229 · S 16 19628 | 19628 | 8:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 8:29 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18529 | 18529 · IR 75 2111 | 2111 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h28 | 8:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19131 | 19131 · IC 1 707 | 707 | 8:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 8:49 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19431 | 19431 · S 2 18230 | 18230 | 8:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 8:54 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19231 | 19231 · S 16 19630 | 19630 | 8:39 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 8:59 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2061 | 2061 | 8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 9:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 5 511 | 511 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 9:11 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19133 | 19133 · IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h27 | 9:21 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19433 | 19433 · S 2 18232 | 18232 | 9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 9:24 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19233 | 19233 · S 16 19632 | 19632 | 9:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 9:29 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18533 | 18533 · IR 75 2113 | 2113 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h28 | 9:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19135 | 19135 · IC 1 709 | 709 | 9:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 9:49 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19435 | 19435 · S 2 18234 | 18234 | 9:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 9:54 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19235 | 19235 · S 16 19634 | 19634 | 9:39 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 9:59 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2063 | 2063 | 9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 10:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 10:11 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19137 | 19137 · IR 13 3263 | 3263 | 9:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h27 | 10:21 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19437 | 19437 · S 2 18236 | 18236 | 10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 10:24 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19237 | 19237 · S 16 19636 | 19636 | 10:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 10:29 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18537 | 18537 · IR 75 2115 | 2115 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h28 | 10:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19139 | 19139 · IC 1 711 | 711 | 10:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 10:49 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19439 | 19439 · S 2 18238 | 18238 | 10:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 10:54 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19239 | 19239 · S 16 19638 | 19638 | 10:39 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 10:59 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2065 | 2065 | 10:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 11:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18539 | 18539 · IC 5 515 | 515 | 10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 11:11 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19141 | 19141 · IR 13 3265 | 3265 | 10:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h27 | 11:21 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19441 | 19441 · S 2 18240 | 18240 | 11:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 11:24 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19241 | 19241 · S 16 19640 | 19640 | 11:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 11:29 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18541 | 18541 · IR 75 2117 | 2117 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h28 | 11:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19143 | 19143 · IC 1 713 | 713 | 11:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 11:49 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19443 | 19443 · S 2 18242 | 18242 | 11:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 11:54 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19243 | 19243 · S 16 19642 | 19642 | 11:39 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 11:59 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2067 | 2067 | 11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 12:04 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18543 | 18543 · IC 5 517 | 517 | 11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 12:11 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19145 | 19145 · IR 13 3267 | 3267 | 11:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h27 | 12:21 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19445 | 19445 · S 2 18244 | 18244 | 12:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 12:24 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19245 | 19245 · S 16 19644 | 19644 | 12:09 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 12:29 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18545 | 18545 · IC 5 1519 | 1519 | 12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 12:41 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19147 | 19147 · IC 1 715 | 715 | 12:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 12:49 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19447 | 19447 · S 2 18246 | 18246 | 12:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 12:54 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19247 | 19247 · S 16 19646 | 19646 | 12:39 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 12:59 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2069 | 2069 | 12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 1:04 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18547 | 18547 · IC 5 519 | 519 | 12:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 1:11 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19149 | 19149 · IR 13 3269 | 3269 | 12:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h27 | 1:21 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19449 | 19449 · S 2 18248 | 18248 | 1:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 1:24 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19249 | 19249 · S 16 19648 | 19648 | 1:09 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 1:29 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18549 | 18549 · IR 75 2121 | 2121 | 1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h28 | 1:44 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19151 | 19151 · IC 1 717 | 717 | 1:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h25 | 1:49 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19451 | 19451 · S 2 18250 | 18250 | 1:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h19 | 1:54 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19251 | 19251 · S 16 19650 | 19650 | 1:39 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 1:59 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2071 | 2071 | 1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h20 | 2:04 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich Altstetten and Zurich Airport from $10. 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
$10
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
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
19m
Cheapest Price
$44
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
25 a day
Südostbahn
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
24m
Südostbahn frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Trains from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Altstetten 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.
Train ticket prices from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $10, while the average price is around $11.
The train from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport takes 18m and runs 11 per day.
The first train from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport leaves at 3:44 AM.
The distance by train from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport is 5 miles (9 km).
The last train from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport leaves at 11:05 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by SBB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport.
The train journey from Zürich Altstetten to Zürich Flughafen is primarily urban and industrial, offering limited scenic views.
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich Altstetten to Zurich Airport.
Popular day trips by train from Zurich Airport include Lucerne, Bern, Chur, Basel, Sankt Gallen.
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.
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.
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