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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Altdorf

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$26

Average price

$30

Fastest journey

1 h 3 m

Average duration

1 h 12 m

Trains per day

Distance

55 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Altdorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Altdorf will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.

Fast trains

Of the 19 trains that leave Zurich for Altdorf on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .

On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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 2106 | 2106 · S 2 21223 | 21223
6:35 AM1h16
Zurich HB
7:51 AMAltdorf station
$261One-way
1 transfer
IR 46 2409 | 2409
6:05 AM1h12
Zurich HB
7:17 AMAltdorf station
$261One-way
0 transfers
IR 75 2108 | 2108 · S 2 21227 | 21227
7:35 AM1h16
Zurich HB
8:51 AMAltdorf station
$261One-way
1 transfer
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 · S 2 21223 | 21223
6:16 AM1h35
Zurich Altstetten
7:51 AMAltdorf station
$271One-way
2 transfers
S 6 18621 | 18621 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 · S 2 21223 | 21223
6:21 AM1h30
Zürich Oerlikon
7:51 AMAltdorf station
$271One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Zurich to Altdorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Altdorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $61.

Distance: 34 miles (55 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus	Driving
$29 Average price Cheapest	$63 Average price	$71 Average price (fuel + tolls)
1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Altdorf is a train with an average price of $29 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Altdorf:

A train is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Altdorf costing on average $63 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Altdorf is by bus with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Altdorf take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Altdorf including taking a train and bus.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Altdorf among Omio's users.

Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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), Südostbahn.

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 to Altdorf train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Altdorf trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
S 6 18647 \| 18647 · IC 2 873 \| 873	12:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h17	2:08 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IC 2 873 \| 873	1:05 PM Zurich HB	1h03	2:08 PM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20449 \| 20449 · S 2 21251 \| 21251	1:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	2:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18548 \| 18548 · S 2 21251 \| 21251	1:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	2:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18549 \| 18549 · EC 21 \| 21 · S 2 21251 \| 21251	1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	2:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 5 18549 \| 18549 · IR 75 2120 \| 2120 · S 2 21251 \| 21251	1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	2:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 9 18949 \| 18949 · IR 75 2120 \| 2120 · S 2 21251 \| 21251	1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h35	2:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18649 \| 18649 · IR 75 2120 \| 2120 · S 2 21251 \| 21251	1:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	2:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IR 75 2120 \| 2120 · S 2 21251 \| 21251	1:35 PM Zurich HB	1h16	2:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18551 \| 18551 · IR 46 2425 \| 2425	1:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h31	3:17 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 6 18651 \| 18651 · IR 46 2425 \| 2425	1:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h26	3:17 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IR 46 2425 \| 2425	2:05 PM Zurich HB	1h12	3:17 PM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20453 \| 20453 · S 2 21255 \| 21255	2:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	3:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18552 \| 18552 · S 2 21255 \| 21255	2:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	3:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · IR 75 2122 \| 2122 · S 2 21255 \| 21255	2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	3:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · EC 37 \| 37 · S 2 21255 \| 21255	2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	3:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 9 18953 \| 18953 · IR 75 2122 \| 2122 · S 2 21255 \| 21255	2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h35	3:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18653 \| 18653 · IR 75 2122 \| 2122 · S 2 21255 \| 21255	2:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	3:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IR 75 2122 \| 2122 · S 2 21255 \| 21255	2:35 PM Zurich HB	1h16	3:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18555 \| 18555 · IC 2 877 \| 877	2:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h22	4:08 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 6 18655 \| 18655 · IC 2 877 \| 877	2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h17	4:08 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IC 2 877 \| 877	3:05 PM Zurich HB	1h03	4:08 PM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20457 \| 20457 · S 2 21259 \| 21259	3:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	4:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18556 \| 18556 · S 2 21259 \| 21259	3:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	4:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18557 \| 18557 · IR 75 2124 \| 2124 · S 2 21259 \| 21259	3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	4:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 5 18557 \| 18557 · EC 123 \| 123 · S 2 21259 \| 21259	3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	4:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 9 18957 \| 18957 · IR 75 2124 \| 2124 · S 2 21259 \| 21259	3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h35	4:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18657 \| 18657 · IR 75 2124 \| 2124 · S 2 21259 \| 21259	3:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	4:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IR 75 2124 \| 2124 · S 2 21259 \| 21259	3:35 PM Zurich HB	1h16	4:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18559 \| 18559 · IR 46 2429 \| 2429	3:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h31	5:17 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 6 18659 \| 18659 · IR 46 2429 \| 2429	3:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h26	5:17 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IR 46 2429 \| 2429	4:05 PM Zurich HB	1h12	5:17 PM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20461 \| 20461 · S 2 21263 \| 21263	4:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	5:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18560 \| 18560 · S 2 21263 \| 21263	4:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	5:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 9 18961 \| 18961 · IC 2 1479 \| 1479 · S 2 21263 \| 21263	4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h35	5:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 5 18561 \| 18561 · IC 2 1479 \| 1479 · S 2 21263 \| 21263	4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	5:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18661 \| 18661 · IR 75 2126 \| 2126 · S 2 21263 \| 21263	4:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	5:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IC 2 1479 \| 1479 · S 2 21263 \| 21263	4:33 PM Zurich HB	1h18	5:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IR 75 2126 \| 2126 · S 2 21263 \| 21263	4:35 PM Zurich HB	1h16	5:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18563 \| 18563 · IC 2 881 \| 881	4:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h22	6:08 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 6 18663 \| 18663 · IC 2 881 \| 881	4:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h17	6:08 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IC 2 881 \| 881	5:05 PM Zurich HB	1h03	6:08 PM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20465 \| 20465 · S 2 21267 \| 21267	5:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	6:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18564 \| 18564 · S 2 21267 \| 21267	5:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	6:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18565 \| 18565 · EC 25 \| 25 · S 2 21267 \| 21267	5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	6:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 5 18565 \| 18565 · IR 75 2582 \| 2582 · S 2 21267 \| 21267	5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	6:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18665 \| 18665 · IR 75 2582 \| 2582 · S 2 21267 \| 21267	5:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	6:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IR 75 2582 \| 2582 · S 2 21267 \| 21267	5:35 PM Zurich HB	1h16	6:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18567 \| 18567 · IR 46 2433 \| 2433	5:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h31	7:17 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 6 18667 \| 18667 · IR 46 2433 \| 2433	5:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h26	7:17 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IR 46 2433 \| 2433	6:05 PM Zurich HB	1h12	7:17 PM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20469 \| 20469 · S 2 21271 \| 21271	6:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	7:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18568 \| 18568 · S 2 21271 \| 21271	6:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	7:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18569 \| 18569 · EC 27 \| 27 · S 2 21271 \| 21271	6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	7:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 5 18569 \| 18569 · IR 75 2130 \| 2130 · S 2 21271 \| 21271	6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	7:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18669 \| 18669 · IR 75 2130 \| 2130 · S 2 21271 \| 21271	6:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	7:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IR 75 2130 \| 2130 · S 2 21271 \| 21271	6:35 PM Zurich HB	1h16	7:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18571 \| 18571 · IC 2 885 \| 885	6:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h22	8:08 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 6 18671 \| 18671 · IC 2 885 \| 885	6:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h17	8:08 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IC 2 885 \| 885	7:05 PM Zurich HB	1h03	8:08 PM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20473 \| 20473 · S 2 21275 \| 21275	7:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	8:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18572 \| 18572 · S 2 21275 \| 21275	7:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	8:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18573 \| 18573 · IR 75 2132 \| 2132 · S 2 21275 \| 21275	7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	8:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 5 18573 \| 18573 · EC 29 \| 29 · S 2 21275 \| 21275	7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	8:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18673 \| 18673 · IR 75 2132 \| 2132 · S 2 21275 \| 21275	7:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	8:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IR 75 2132 \| 2132 · S 2 21275 \| 21275	7:35 PM Zurich HB	1h16	8:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18575 \| 18575 · IR 46 2437 \| 2437	7:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h31	9:17 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 6 18675 \| 18675 · IR 46 2437 \| 2437	7:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h26	9:17 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IR 46 2437 \| 2437	8:05 PM Zurich HB	1h12	9:17 PM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20477 \| 20477 · S 2 21279 \| 21279	8:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	9:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18576 \| 18576 · S 2 21279 \| 21279	8:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	9:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18577 \| 18577 · IR 75 2134 \| 2134 · S 2 21279 \| 21279	8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	9:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18677 \| 18677 · IR 75 2134 \| 2134 · S 2 21279 \| 21279	8:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	9:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IR 75 2134 \| 2134 · S 2 21279 \| 21279	8:35 PM Zurich HB	1h16	9:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18579 \| 18579 · IC 2 889 \| 889	8:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h22	10:08 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 6 18679 \| 18679 · IC 2 889 \| 889	8:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h17	10:08 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IC 2 889 \| 889	9:05 PM Zurich HB	1h03	10:08 PM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20481 \| 20481 · S 2 21283 \| 21283	9:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	10:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18580 \| 18580 · S 2 21283 \| 21283	9:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	10:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18581 \| 18581 · IR 75 2588 \| 2588 · S 2 21283 \| 21283	9:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	10:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18681 \| 18681 · IR 75 2588 \| 2588 · S 2 21283 \| 21283	9:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	10:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IR 75 2588 \| 2588 · S 2 21283 \| 21283	9:35 PM Zurich HB	1h16	10:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18583 \| 18583 · IR 46 2441 \| 2441	9:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h31	11:17 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 6 18683 \| 18683 · IR 46 2441 \| 2441	9:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h26	11:17 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IR 46 2441 \| 2441	10:05 PM Zurich HB	1h12	11:17 PM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20485 \| 20485 · S 2 21287 \| 21287	10:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	11:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18584 \| 18584 · S 2 21287 \| 21287	10:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	11:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18585 \| 18585 · IR 75 2590 \| 2590 · S 2 21287 \| 21287	10:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	11:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18685 \| 18685 · IR 75 2590 \| 2590 · S 2 21287 \| 21287	10:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	11:51 PM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IR 75 2590 \| 2590 · S 2 21287 \| 21287	10:35 PM Zurich HB	1h16	11:51 PM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18587 \| 18587 · IC 2 895 \| 895	10:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h22	12:08 AM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 6 18687 \| 18687 · IC 2 895 \| 895	10:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h17	12:08 AM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 11 19189 \| 19189 · IR 70 2645 \| 2645 · CAR 493 972 \| 972	10:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h55	12:49 AM Altdorf, Bahnhof West	2 transfers
IC 2 895 \| 895	11:05 PM Zurich HB	1h03	12:08 AM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
IR 70 2645 \| 2645 · CAR 493 972 \| 972	11:10 PM Zurich HB	1h39	12:49 AM Altdorf, Bahnhof West	1 transfer
S 2 18291 \| 18291 · S 24 20491 \| 20491 · S 2 21293 \| 21293 · S 3 21395 \| 21395	11:41 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h53	1:34 AM Altdorf station	3 transfers
IR 13 3288 \| 3288 · S 2 21293 \| 21293 · S 3 21395 \| 21395	11:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h49	1:34 AM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 24 20491 \| 20491 · S 2 21293 \| 21293 · S 3 21395 \| 21395	11:51 PM Zurich HB	1h43	1:34 AM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18691 \| 18691 · IR 70 2647 \| 2647 · S 2 21293 \| 21293 · S 3 21395 \| 21395	11:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h43	1:34 AM Altdorf station	3 transfers
Sunday, June 21
IR 46 2409 \| 2409	6:05 AM Zurich HB	1h12	7:17 AM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20421 \| 20421 · S 2 21223 \| 21223	6:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	7:51 AM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18520 \| 18520 · S 2 21223 \| 21223	6:15 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	7:51 AM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18521 \| 18521 · IR 75 2106 \| 2106 · S 2 21223 \| 21223	6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	7:51 AM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 9 18921 \| 18921 · IR 75 2106 \| 2106 · S 2 21223 \| 21223	6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h35	7:51 AM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 5 18521 \| 18521 · EC 11 \| 11 · S 2 21223 \| 21223	6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	7:51 AM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18621 \| 18621 · IR 75 2106 \| 2106 · S 2 21223 \| 21223	6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	7:51 AM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IR 75 2106 \| 2106 · S 2 21223 \| 21223	6:35 AM Zurich HB	1h16	7:51 AM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18523 \| 18523 · IC 2 861 \| 861	6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h22	8:08 AM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 6 18623 \| 18623 · IC 2 861 \| 861	6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h17	8:08 AM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IC 2 861 \| 861	7:05 AM Zurich HB	1h03	8:08 AM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20425 \| 20425 · S 2 21227 \| 21227	7:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h42	8:51 AM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18524 \| 18524 · S 2 21227 \| 21227	7:15 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	8:51 AM Altdorf station	1 transfer
S 5 18525 \| 18525 · IR 75 2108 \| 2108 · S 2 21227 \| 21227	7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	8:51 AM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 5 18525 \| 18525 · EC 13 \| 13 · S 2 21227 \| 21227	7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h35	8:51 AM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 9 18925 \| 18925 · IR 75 2108 \| 2108 · S 2 21227 \| 21227	7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h35	8:51 AM Altdorf station	2 transfers
S 6 18625 \| 18625 · IR 75 2108 \| 2108 · S 2 21227 \| 21227	7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h30	8:51 AM Altdorf station	2 transfers
IR 75 2108 \| 2108 · S 2 21227 \| 21227	7:35 AM Zurich HB	1h16	8:51 AM Altdorf station	1 transfer
IR 46 2413 \| 2413	8:05 AM Zurich HB	1h12	9:17 AM Altdorf station	0 transfersDirect
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Altdorf

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Altdorf run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 1h 3m.

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.

Price information

Distance

34 miles (55 km)

Average train duration

1h 10m

Cheapest ticket price

$23 (€19)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 3m

First train

12:08 AM

Last train

11:51 PM

Cheapest Month

Dec

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Wed

Least Busy Day

Thu

Price information

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Zurich to Altdorf trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich and Altdorf from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Duration

1h 3m

Cheapest Price

$23 (€19)

SBB frequency

28 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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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 3m

Cheapest Price

$55 (€45)

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

19 a day

Südostbahn

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 12m

Südostbahn frequency

6 a day

FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Altdorf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Altdorf 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 Altdorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Train ticket prices from Zurich to Altdorf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $23 (€19), while the average price is around $29 (€24).

The train from Zurich to Altdorf takes 1h 3m and runs 28 per day.

The distance by train from Zurich to Altdorf is 34 miles (55 km).

The first train from Zurich to Altdorf leaves at 12:08 AM.

The last train from Zurich to Altdorf leaves at 11:51 PM.

There is no high speed train available from Zurich to Altdorf.

Yes, there is a direct train from Zurich to Altdorf. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn.

Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Zurich to Altdorf.

The train station in Zurich that goes to Altdorf is Zurich HB, which connects to Altdorf station.

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Altdorf is by train, with a cost of around $23 (€19).

Yes, the train journey from Zurich to Altdorf is scenic, offering views of picturesque Swiss landscapes, including lush valleys, charming villages, and the stunning Lake Lucerne.

Yes, a day trip from Zurich to Altdorf is feasible. The journey takes 1h 3m and the distance is 34 miles (55 km). With a frequency of 24 trains per day, it is convenient to plan a day trip.

Typically, spending 1 to 2 days in Altdorf is sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Tell Monument, the historic town center, and nearby natural landscapes.

Yes, you can take the train from Zurich to Altdorf.

Since both Zurich and Altdorf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

Popular day trips by train from Altdorf include Lucerne, Olten, Bellinzona, Lugano, Singen.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Altdorf among Omio's users.

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.

Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.

In Altdorf, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and near transportation hubs. It's also advisable to be wary of unofficial taxi services and to use authorized providers. Common scams include overcharging at restaurants or shops frequented by visitors. Travelers should keep personal belongings secure and remain vigilant in busy public spaces.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Zurich to Altdorf

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Altdorf

The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Altdorf.

Zürich HB

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai

Dining

Restaurant Au Premier
Brasserie Federal

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Hotel St. Gotthard
Central Plaza Hotel

Shower

Cost CHF 12

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1,300 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44

Public transit options for Zürich HB

Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Altstetten Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road

Dining

Restaurant Markthalle
Restaurant LaSalle

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Elevators

CHF 1

Hotel

Placid Hotel Zurich
Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
H+ Hotel Zürich

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

240 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area

Public transit options for Zürich Altstetten

S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
Tram: Line 4
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Oerlikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse

Dining

Negishi Sushi Bar
Le Muh

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms

CHF 2

Hotel

Courtyard Zurich North
Swissotel Zurich
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

72 places, 60 places

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains

Public transit options for Zürich Oerlikon

Tram: Line 10, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24

Zürich Stadelhofen Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse

Dining

Outback Lodge
Tibits

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Opera Zurich
Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
Hotel Seehof

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1000 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Stadelhofen

Tram: Line 11, Line 15
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16

Zürich Wollishofen Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8038 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Hardbrücke Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Hardplatz, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 225 78 00

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with several parking options

Dining

Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
Les Halles

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms

CHF 1

Hotel

25hours Hotel Zürich West
Sheraton Zürich Hotel
Novotel Zurich City West

Bike Parking

800 places, covered

Information Desk

Located on the main concourse

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Hardbrücke

Tram: Line 4, Line 8
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Selnau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

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