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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 04

Cheapest price on Nov 04: €28
Average ticket price on Nov 04: €38
Fastest journey on Nov 04: 1 h 14 m
Average journey duration on Nov 04: 1 h 16 m
Trains on Nov 04: 80
Distance: 83 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB 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 HB to St. Margrethen will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.

Fast trains

On Wed, Nov 04, we found 80 trains from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen, including 21 direct services.

On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .

On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.

IR 13 3257 | 3257
7:08 AM 1h38
Zurich HB
8:46 AM
St. Margrethen
€28
1 One-way
0 transfers
IC 1 701 | 701 · IR 13 2203 | 2203
5:37 AM 1h39
Zurich HB
7:16 AM
St. Margrethen
€29
1 One-way
1 transfer
IC 5 515 | 515 · S 2 11243 | 11243
11:02 AM 1h34
Zurich HB
12:36 PM
St. Margrethen
€30
1 One-way
1 transfer
IR 13 3271 | 3271
2:08 PM 1h38
Zurich HB
3:46 PM
St. Margrethen
€30
1 One-way
0 transfers
IR 13 3263 | 3263
10:08 AM 1h38
Zurich HB
11:46 AM
St. Margrethen
€30
1 One-way
0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:37, the last at 16:02. The fastest train covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 1h 14m.

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.

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Journey facts

Distance51 miles (83 km)
Average train duration1h 32m
Cheapest ticket price€23
Trains per day10
Direct trains3
Fastest train1h 14m
First train3:37 AM
Last train4:02 PM
Cheapest MonthDec
Cheapest DayWed
High SeasonApr - Jun
Low SeasonOct - Dec
Busiest DaySun
Least Busy DaySat

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

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

Train ticket prices from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €23, while the average price is around €36.

The train from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen takes 1h 14m and runs 10 per day.

The distance by train from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen is 51 miles (83 km).

The first train from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen leaves at 3:37 AM.

The last train from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen leaves at 4:02 PM.

Yes, there is a direct train from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by SBB.

Live departures

Zurich HB to St. Margrethen train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to St. Margrethen trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IR 35 2395 \| 2395 · EV EV2 11019 \| 11019 · S 4 11420 \| 11420	12:23 AM Zurich HB	5h29	5:52 AM St. Margrethen	2 transfers
S 19093 \| 19093 · EV EV1 75325 \| 75325 · S 17 12317 \| 12317 · IR 13 2206 \| 2206	12:24 AM Zurich HB	6h19	6:43 AM St. Margrethen	3 transfers
S 8 18892 \| 18892 · S 12 19215 \| 19215 · IR 13 3253 \| 3253	12:25 AM Zurich HB	6h21	6:46 AM St. Margrethen	2 transfers
EC 95 \| 95	5:35 AM Zurich HB	1h14	6:49 AM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 701 \| 701 · IR 13 2203 \| 2203	5:37 AM Zurich HB	1h39	7:16 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 505 \| 505 · S 2 11223 \| 11223	6:02 AM Zurich HB	1h34	7:36 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 757 \| 757 · IR 13 2208 \| 2208	6:07 AM Zurich HB	1h36	7:43 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3255 \| 3255	6:08 AM Zurich HB	1h38	7:46 AM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 5 1507 \| 1507 · S 4 11423 \| 11423	6:32 AM Zurich HB	1h34	8:06 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 557 \| 557 · IR 13 3260 \| 3260	6:38 AM Zurich HB	1h35	8:13 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 507 \| 507 · S 2 11227 \| 11227	7:02 AM Zurich HB	1h34	8:36 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 1057 \| 1057 · IR 13 2210 \| 2210	7:07 AM Zurich HB	1h36	8:43 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3257 \| 3257	7:08 AM Zurich HB	1h38	8:46 AM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
EC 97 \| 97	7:32 AM Zurich HB	1h17	8:49 AM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 3 559 \| 559 · IR 13 3262 \| 3262	7:38 AM Zurich HB	1h35	9:13 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 509 \| 509 · S 2 11231 \| 11231	8:02 AM Zurich HB	1h34	9:36 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 761 \| 761 · IR 13 2212 \| 2212	8:07 AM Zurich HB	1h36	9:43 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3259 \| 3259	8:08 AM Zurich HB	1h38	9:46 AM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 5 1511 \| 1511 · S 4 11431 \| 11431	8:32 AM Zurich HB	1h34	10:06 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 561 \| 561 · IR 13 3264 \| 3264	8:38 AM Zurich HB	1h35	10:13 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 511 \| 511 · S 2 11235 \| 11235	9:02 AM Zurich HB	1h34	10:36 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 763 \| 763 · IR 13 2214 \| 2214	9:07 AM Zurich HB	1h36	10:43 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3261 \| 3261	9:08 AM Zurich HB	1h38	10:46 AM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
EC 99 \| 99	9:32 AM Zurich HB	1h17	10:49 AM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 3 563 \| 563 · IR 13 3266 \| 3266	9:38 AM Zurich HB	1h35	11:13 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 2 11239 \| 11239	10:02 AM Zurich HB	1h34	11:36 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 765 \| 765 · IR 13 2216 \| 2216	10:07 AM Zurich HB	1h36	11:43 AM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3263 \| 3263	10:08 AM Zurich HB	1h38	11:46 AM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 5 1515 \| 1515 · S 4 11439 \| 11439	10:32 AM Zurich HB	1h34	12:06 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 565 \| 565 · IR 13 3268 \| 3268	10:38 AM Zurich HB	1h35	12:13 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 515 \| 515 · S 2 11243 \| 11243	11:02 AM Zurich HB	1h34	12:36 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
ICE 275 \| 275 · IR 13 2218 \| 2218	11:07 AM Zurich HB	1h36	12:43 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3265 \| 3265	11:08 AM Zurich HB	1h38	12:46 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
EC 191 \| 191	11:32 AM Zurich HB	1h17	12:49 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 3 567 \| 567 · IR 13 3270 \| 3270	11:38 AM Zurich HB	1h35	1:13 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 517 \| 517 · S 2 11247 \| 11247	12:02 PM Zurich HB	1h34	1:36 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 769 \| 769 · IR 13 2220 \| 2220	12:07 PM Zurich HB	1h36	1:43 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3267 \| 3267	12:08 PM Zurich HB	1h38	1:46 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 5 1519 \| 1519 · S 4 11447 \| 11447	12:32 PM Zurich HB	1h34	2:06 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 569 \| 569 · IR 13 3272 \| 3272	12:38 PM Zurich HB	1h35	2:13 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 519 \| 519 · S 2 11251 \| 11251	1:02 PM Zurich HB	1h34	2:36 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
ICE 277 \| 277 · IR 13 2222 \| 2222	1:07 PM Zurich HB	1h36	2:43 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3269 \| 3269	1:08 PM Zurich HB	1h38	2:46 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
EC 193 \| 193	1:32 PM Zurich HB	1h17	2:49 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 3 571 \| 571 · IR 13 3274 \| 3274	1:38 PM Zurich HB	1h35	3:13 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 521 \| 521 · S 2 11255 \| 11255	2:02 PM Zurich HB	1h34	3:36 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 773 \| 773 · IR 13 2224 \| 2224	2:07 PM Zurich HB	1h36	3:43 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3271 \| 3271	2:08 PM Zurich HB	1h38	3:46 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 5 1523 \| 1523 · S 4 11455 \| 11455	2:32 PM Zurich HB	1h34	4:06 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 573 \| 573 · IR 13 3276 \| 3276	2:38 PM Zurich HB	1h35	4:13 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 523 \| 523 · S 2 11259 \| 11259	3:02 PM Zurich HB	1h34	4:36 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
ICE 279 \| 279 · IR 13 2226 \| 2226	3:07 PM Zurich HB	1h36	4:43 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3273 \| 3273	3:08 PM Zurich HB	1h38	4:46 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
EC 195 \| 195	3:32 PM Zurich HB	1h17	4:49 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 3 575 \| 575 · IR 13 3278 \| 3278	3:38 PM Zurich HB	1h35	5:13 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 525 \| 525 · S 2 11263 \| 11263	4:02 PM Zurich HB	1h34	5:36 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
ICE 105 \| 105 · IR 13 2228 \| 2228	4:07 PM Zurich HB	1h36	5:43 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3275 \| 3275	4:08 PM Zurich HB	1h38	5:46 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 5 1527 \| 1527 · S 4 11463 \| 11463	4:32 PM Zurich HB	1h34	6:06 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 577 \| 577 · IR 13 3280 \| 3280	4:38 PM Zurich HB	1h35	6:13 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 527 \| 527 · S 2 11267 \| 11267	5:02 PM Zurich HB	1h34	6:36 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 779 \| 779 · IR 13 2230 \| 2230	5:07 PM Zurich HB	1h36	6:43 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3277 \| 3277	5:08 PM Zurich HB	1h38	6:46 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
EC 197 \| 197 · S 4 11467 \| 11467	5:32 PM Zurich HB	1h34	7:06 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 579 \| 579 · IR 13 3282 \| 3282	5:38 PM Zurich HB	1h35	7:13 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 529 \| 529 · S 2 11271 \| 11271	6:02 PM Zurich HB	1h34	7:36 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 781 \| 781 · IR 13 2232 \| 2232	6:07 PM Zurich HB	1h36	7:43 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3279 \| 3279	6:08 PM Zurich HB	1h38	7:46 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 5 1531 \| 1531 · S 4 11471 \| 11471	6:32 PM Zurich HB	1h34	8:06 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 3 581 \| 581 · IR 13 3284 \| 3284	6:38 PM Zurich HB	1h35	8:13 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 531 \| 531 · S 2 11275 \| 11275	7:02 PM Zurich HB	1h34	8:36 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
ICE 373 \| 373 · IR 13 2234 \| 2234	7:07 PM Zurich HB	1h36	8:43 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3281 \| 3281	7:08 PM Zurich HB	1h38	8:46 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
EC 199 \| 199	7:32 PM Zurich HB	1h17	8:49 PM St. Margrethen	0 transfersDirect
IC 3 583 \| 583 · IR 13 3286 \| 3286	7:38 PM Zurich HB	1h35	9:13 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IC 5 533 \| 533 · S 2 11279 \| 11279	8:02 PM Zurich HB	1h34	9:36 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
IR 13 3283 \| 3283 · RE 13 3503 \| 3503	8:08 PM Zurich HB	1h38	9:46 PM St. Margrethen	1 transfer
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Train companies

Train companies from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen

Trains from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen with SBB. Night trains available on this route with SBB. High-speed trains available on this route with SBB. Regional trains available on this route with SBB. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.

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 14m

Cheapest SBB Price

€23

SBB frequency

10 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

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

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 Zurich HB to St. Margrethen.

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

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 Zurich HB to St. Margrethen

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB 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.

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

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen

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

Departure train stations in Zurich

Arrival train stations in Sankt Margrethen

Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · €3 · every ~3 min

S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · €1 · every ~43 min

Bus31, 33 · 5m · €2 · every ~16 min

N4, N5, N91 · 5m · €2

Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · €2 · every ~19 min

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.

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SBB

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popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zurich HB to St. Margrethen

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