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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Zurich
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
4 m
Average duration
7 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Zurich 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 will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 15 trains that leave Zurich Airport for Zurich on Sat, May 02, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 02 the direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 m .
On Sat, May 02 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.
S 2 18229 | 18229 · S 14 19428 | 194288:06 AM0h18Zurich Airport8:24 AMZurich Altstetten$111One-way1 transfer- S 2 18231 | 182318:36 AM0h10Zurich Airport8:46 AMZurich HB$111One-way0 transfers
- S 24 20429 | 204298:04 AM0h04Zurich Airport8:08 AMZürich Oerlikon$111One-way0 transfers
- IR 75 2110 | 2110 · S 5 18530 | 185308:15 AM0h29Zurich Airport8:44 AMZurich Altstetten$111One-way1 transfer
- IC 1 710 | 710 · S 11 19130 | 191308:09 AM0h26Zurich Airport8:35 AMZurich Altstetten$111One-way1 transfer
- S 24 20429 | 204298:04 AM0h04Zurich Airport8:08 AMZürich Oerlikon$111One-way0 transfers
- S 2 18229 | 182298:06 AM0h04Zurich Airport8:10 AMZürich Oerlikon$111One-way0 transfers
- IC 1 710 | 7108:09 AM0h05Zurich Airport8:14 AMZürich Oerlikon$111One-way0 transfers
- S 2 18231 | 182318:36 AM0h10Zurich Airport8:46 AMZurich HB$111One-way0 transfers
- S 2 18229 | 182298:06 AM0h10Zurich Airport8:16 AMZurich HB$111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich Airport to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Live departures
Zurich Airport to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Saturday, May 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 24 20429 | 20429 | 8:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0h04 | 8:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20429 | 20429 | 8:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0h12 | 8:16 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| T 10 | 5370 | 8:05 AM Zurich Airport | 0h13 | 8:18 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18229 | 18229 · S 14 19428 | 19428 | 8:06 AM Zurich Airport | 0h18 | 8:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
| S 2 18229 | 18229 | 8:06 AM Zurich Airport | 0h04 | 8:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 2 18229 | 18229 | 8:06 AM Zurich Airport | 0h10 | 8:16 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 710 | 710 · S 11 19130 | 19130 | 8:09 AM Zurich Airport | 0h26 | 8:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:09 AM Zurich Airport | 0h05 | 8:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:09 AM Zurich Airport | 0h13 | 8:22 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 75 2110 | 2110 · S 5 18530 | 18530 | 8:15 AM Zurich Airport | 0h29 | 8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
| IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:15 AM Zurich Airport | 0h11 | 8:26 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 | |
| S 2 18231 | 18231 · S 14 19430 | 19430 | 8:36 AM Zurich Airport | 0h18 | 8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3258 | 3258 · S 11 19132 | 19132 | 8:39 AM Zurich Airport | 0h26 | 9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Zurich
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Trains from Zurich Airport to Zurich run on average 19 times per day, taking around 10m. 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 07:01, the last at 15:51. The fastest train covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 7:01 AM |
Last train 3:51 PM |
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Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich Airport to Zurich trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich Airport and Zurich from $10 (€8). 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 Zurich
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