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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€20
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€28
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 18
56
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 56 trains from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen, including 17 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
IC 5 515 | 515 · S 2 11243 | 1124311:13 AM1h23Zurich Airport12:36 PMSt. Margrethen€201One-way1 transfer- IC 5 523 | 523 · S 2 11259 | 112593:13 PM1h23Zurich Airport4:36 PMSt. Margrethen€211One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 1519 | 1519 · S 4 11447 | 1144712:43 PM1h23Zurich Airport2:06 PMSt. Margrethen€211One-way1 transfer
- IC 1 711 | 711 · IR 13 2213 | 221310:51 AM1h25Zurich Airport12:16 PMSt. Margrethen€221One-way1 transfer
- IC 1 713 | 713 · IR 13 2215 | 221511:51 AM1h25Zurich Airport1:16 PMSt. Margrethen€231One-way1 transfer
- EC 193 | 1931:43 PM1h06Zurich Airport2:49 PMSt. Margrethen€421One-way0 transfers
- EC 195 | 1953:43 PM1h06Zurich Airport4:49 PMSt. Margrethen€421One-way0 transfers
- EC 199 | 1997:43 PM1h06Zurich Airport8:49 PMSt. Margrethen€421One-way0 transfers
- EC 99 | 999:43 AM1h06Zurich Airport10:49 AMSt. Margrethen€421One-way0 transfers
- EC 191 | 19111:43 AM1h06Zurich Airport12:49 PMSt. Margrethen€421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€30 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen costing on average €30.
Other travel options to St. Margrethen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €32. The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 3m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 5 505 | 505 · S 2 11223 | 11223 | 6:13 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 7:36 AM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3255 | 3255 | 6:23 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 7:46 AM St. Margrethen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 13473 | 13473 · S 4 11423 | 11423 | 6:43 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 8:06 AM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 703 | 703 · IR 13 2205 | 2205 | 6:51 AM Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 8:16 AM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 507 | 507 · S 2 11227 | 11227 | 7:13 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 8:36 AM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 509 | 509 · S 2 11231 | 11231 | 8:13 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 9:36 AM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 8:23 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 9:46 AM St. Margrethen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RJX 13477 | 13477 · S 4 11431 | 11431 | 8:43 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 10:06 AM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 707 | 707 · IR 13 2209 | 2209 | 8:51 AM Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 10:16 AM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 511 | 511 · S 2 11235 | 11235 | 9:13 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 10:36 AM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 9:23 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 10:46 AM St. Margrethen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 99 | 99 | 9:43 AM Zurich Airport | 1h06 | 10:49 AM St. Margrethen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 709 | 709 · IR 13 2211 | 2211 | 9:51 AM Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 11:16 AM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 513 | 513 · S 2 11239 | 11239 | 10:13 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 11:36 AM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3263 | 3263 | 10:23 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 11:46 AM St. Margrethen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RJX 13479 | 13479 · S 4 11439 | 11439 | 10:43 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 12:06 PM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 711 | 711 · IR 13 2213 | 2213 | 10:51 AM Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 12:16 PM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 515 | 515 · S 2 11243 | 11243 | 11:13 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 12:36 PM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3265 | 3265 | 11:23 AM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 12:46 PM St. Margrethen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 191 | 191 | 11:43 AM Zurich Airport | 1h06 | 12:49 PM St. Margrethen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 727 | 727 · IR 13 2229 | 2229 | 6:51 PM Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 8:16 PM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 531 | 531 · S 2 11275 | 11275 | 7:13 PM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 8:36 PM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3281 | 3281 | 7:23 PM Zurich Airport | 1h23 | 8:46 PM St. Margrethen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 199 | 199 | 7:43 PM Zurich Airport | 1h06 | 8:49 PM St. Margrethen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 729 | 729 · IR 13 2231 | 2231 | 7:51 PM Zurich Airport | 1h25 | 9:16 PM St. Margrethen | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen
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Trains from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:09, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 1:09 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SBB from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen trainsSBB trains will get you between Zurich Airport and St. Margrethen from €11. 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 Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen 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 St. Margrethen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen
Most Zurich Airport to St. Margrethen trains use the Zürich HB to St. Margrethen station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich Airport and St. Margrethen 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.
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