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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Zurich HB
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$10
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$10
Fastest journey on Aug 30
9 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
10 m
Trains on Aug 30
16
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Zurich HB 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 Zurich HB will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 16 trains from Zurich Airport to Zurich HB, including 16 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 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 30 the slowest trains will take 11 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 75 2110 | 21108:15 AM0h11Zurich Airport8:26 AMZurich HB$101One-way0 transfers- S 16 19629 | 196298:01 AM0h12Zurich Airport8:13 AMZurich HB$101One-way0 transfers
- S 2 18229 | 182298:06 AM0h10Zurich Airport8:16 AMZurich HB$101One-way0 transfers
- S 24 20429 | 204298:04 AM0h12Zurich Airport8:16 AMZurich HB$101One-way0 transfers
- T 10 | 69228:06 AM0h34Zurich Airport8:40 AMZurich HB$101One-way0 transfers
- IC 5 514 | 5148:49 AM0h09Zurich Airport8:58 AMZurich HB$101One-way0 transfers
- S 2 18229 | 182298:06 AM0h10Zurich Airport8:16 AMZurich HB$101One-way0 transfers
- S 2 18231 | 182318:36 AM0h10Zurich Airport8:46 AMZurich HB$101One-way0 transfers
- IC 81 810 | 8108:46 AM0h10Zurich Airport8:56 AMZurich HB$101One-way0 transfers
- IR 75 2110 | 21108:15 AM0h11Zurich Airport8:26 AMZurich HB$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich Airport to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $57 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 20m versus 17m 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, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Zurich HB trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 16 19659 | 19659 | 3:31 PM Zurich Airport | 0h12 | 3:43 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20459 | 20459 | 3:34 PM Zurich Airport | 0h12 | 3:46 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18259 | 18259 | 3:36 PM Zurich Airport | 0h10 | 3:46 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 28243 | 3:38 PM Zurich Airport | 0h35 | 4:13 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 28640 | 3:45 PM Zurich Airport | 0h35 | 4:20 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 8 824 | 824 | 3:46 PM Zurich Airport | 0h10 | 3:56 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 16 19679 | 19679 | 8:31 PM Zurich Airport | 0h12 | 8:43 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20479 | 20479 | 8:34 PM Zurich Airport | 0h12 | 8:46 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 44162 | 8:35 PM Zurich Airport | 0h34 | 9:09 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18279 | 18279 | 8:36 PM Zurich Airport | 0h10 | 8:46 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 8 834 | 834 | 8:46 PM Zurich Airport | 0h10 | 8:56 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 44917 | 8:51 PM Zurich Airport | 0h34 | 9:25 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
| S 16 19629 | 19629 | 8:01 AM Zurich Airport | 0h12 | 8:13 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20429 | 20429 | 8:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0h12 | 8:16 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 6922 | 8:06 AM Zurich Airport | 0h34 | 8:40 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18229 | 18229 | 8:06 AM Zurich Airport | 0h10 | 8:16 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:15 AM Zurich Airport | 0h11 | 8:26 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 7514 | 8:21 AM Zurich Airport | 0h34 | 8:55 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 16 19631 | 19631 | 8:31 AM Zurich Airport | 0h12 | 8:43 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20431 | 20431 | 8:34 AM Zurich Airport | 0h12 | 8:46 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18231 | 18231 | 8:36 AM Zurich Airport | 0h10 | 8:46 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 8083 | 8:36 AM Zurich Airport | 0h34 | 9:10 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:46 AM Zurich Airport | 0h10 | 8:56 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:49 AM Zurich Airport | 0h09 | 8:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 8673 | 8:51 AM Zurich Airport | 0h34 | 9:25 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 36 2064 | 2064 | 8:56 AM Zurich Airport | 0h11 | 9:07 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 16 19633 | 19633 | 9:01 AM Zurich Airport | 0h12 | 9:13 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 9252 | 9:06 AM Zurich Airport | 0h34 | 9:40 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Zurich HB
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Trains from Zurich Airport to Zurich HB run on average 11 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 16:54. The fastest train covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 4 miles (8 km) |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 4:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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