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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Zurich Airport
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
10 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB 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 HB to Zurich Airport will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 19 trains that leave Zurich HB for Zurich Airport on Sun, Aug 23, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest trains will take 10 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 3259 | 32598:08 AM0h13Zurich HB8:21 AMZurich Airport$101One-way0 transfers- IC 5 509 | 5098:02 AM0h09Zurich HB8:11 AMZurich Airport$101One-way0 transfers
- IC 8 807 | 8078:04 AM0h10Zurich HB8:14 AMZurich Airport$101One-way0 transfers
- S 24 20428 | 204288:14 AM0h12Zurich HB8:26 AMZurich Airport$101One-way0 transfers
- S 2 18228 | 182288:14 AM0h10Zurich HB8:24 AMZurich Airport$101One-way0 transfers
- IC 5 509 | 5098:02 AM0h09Zurich HB8:11 AMZurich Airport$101One-way0 transfers
- IC 8 807 | 8078:04 AM0h10Zurich HB8:14 AMZurich Airport$101One-way0 transfers
- S 2 18228 | 182288:14 AM0h10Zurich HB8:24 AMZurich Airport$101One-way0 transfers
- S 2 18226 | 182267:44 AM0h10Zurich HB7:54 AMZurich Airport$101One-way0 transfers
- S 2 18224 | 182247:14 AM0h10Zurich HB7:24 AMZurich Airport$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich HB to Zurich Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Zurich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15m 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 HB to Zurich Airport:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich HB to Zurich Airport costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Zurich Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 28m.
The journey is about 3m faster (12m by train vs 15m by car) and roughly $46 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $58 (€46)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Zurich HB to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Zurich Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T 10 | 3975 | 6:47 AM Zurich HB | 0h33 | 7:20 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 4549 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 0h33 | 7:35 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18224 | 18224 | 7:14 AM Zurich HB | 0h10 | 7:24 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20424 | 20424 | 7:14 AM Zurich HB | 0h12 | 7:26 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 16 19624 | 19624 | 7:16 AM Zurich HB | 0h13 | 7:29 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 5088 | 7:17 AM Zurich HB | 0h33 | 7:50 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 5652 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h33 | 8:05 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 75 2109 | 2109 | 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 0h10 | 7:44 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 705 | 705 | 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 0h12 | 7:49 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20426 | 20426 | 7:44 AM Zurich HB | 0h12 | 7:56 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18226 | 18226 | 7:44 AM Zurich HB | 0h10 | 7:54 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 16 19626 | 19626 | 7:46 AM Zurich HB | 0h13 | 7:59 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 36 2059 | 2059 | 7:52 AM Zurich HB | 0h12 | 8:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 509 | 509 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 0h09 | 8:11 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 8 807 | 807 | 8:04 AM Zurich HB | 0h10 | 8:14 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 8:08 AM Zurich HB | 0h13 | 8:21 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18228 | 18228 | 8:14 AM Zurich HB | 0h10 | 8:24 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20428 | 20428 | 8:14 AM Zurich HB | 0h12 | 8:26 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 7397 | 8:17 AM Zurich HB | 0h33 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Zurich Airport
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Trains from Zurich HB to Zurich Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€4) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 16:34. The fastest train covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 9m.
Distance 4 miles (8 km) |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€4) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 4:34 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo from Zurich HB to Zurich Airport trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo trains will get you between Zurich HB and Zurich Airport from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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