The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Buchs
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
88
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Buchs is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Buchs will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 88 trains that leave Zurich for Buchs on Fri, Jun 19, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
IC 3 569 | 569 · IR 13 3272 | 327212:38 PM1h06Zurich HB1:44 PMBuchs SG$321One-way1 transfer
IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 2214 | 22149:07 AM1h07Zurich HB10:14 AMBuchs SG$321One-way1 transfer
IC 3 765 | 765 · IR 13 2216 | 221610:07 AM1h07Zurich HB11:14 AMBuchs SG$321One-way1 transfer
IC 3 565 | 565 · IR 13 3268 | 326810:38 AM1h06Zurich HB11:44 AMBuchs SG$321One-way1 transfer
IC 3 571 | 571 · IR 13 3274 | 32741:38 PM1h06Zurich HB2:44 PMBuchs SG$321One-way1 transfer
IC 3 565 | 565 · IR 13 3268 | 326810:38 AM1h06Zurich HB11:44 AMBuchs SG$321One-way1 transfer
IC 3 569 | 569 · IR 13 3272 | 327212:38 PM1h06Zurich HB1:44 PMBuchs SG$321One-way1 transfer
IC 3 571 | 571 · IR 13 3274 | 32741:38 PM1h06Zurich HB2:44 PMBuchs SG$321One-way1 transfer
IC 3 573 | 573 · IR 13 3276 | 32762:38 PM1h06Zurich HB3:44 PMBuchs SG$321One-way1 transfer
IC 3 575 | 575 · IR 13 3278 | 32783:38 PM1h06Zurich HB4:44 PMBuchs SG$361One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Buchs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Buchs among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a bus costs an average of $68.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Buchs:
A train is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Buchs costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Buchs take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
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), ÖBB | Railjet.
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 Buchs train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Buchs trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 13 3277 | 3277 | 5:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 7:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18665 | 18665 · IC 3 579 | 579 · IR 13 3282 | 3282 | 5:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 6:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19167 | 19167 · IC 3 579 | 579 · IR 13 3282 | 3282 | 5:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 6:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 579 | 579 · IR 13 3282 | 3282 | 5:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 6:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18667 | 18667 · IC 3 781 | 781 · IR 13 2232 | 2232 | 5:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 7:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19169 | 19169 · IC 3 781 | 781 · IR 13 2232 | 2232 | 5:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 7:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2379 | 2379 · IR 13 3284 | 3284 | 6:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 7:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 781 | 781 · IR 13 2232 | 2232 | 6:07 PM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 7:14 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3279 | 3279 | 6:08 PM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 8:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3279 | 3279 | 6:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 8:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18669 | 18669 · IC 3 581 | 581 · IR 13 3284 | 3284 | 6:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 7:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19171 | 19171 · IC 3 581 | 581 · IR 13 3284 | 3284 | 6:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 7:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 581 | 581 · IR 13 3284 | 3284 | 6:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 7:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18671 | 18671 · ICE 373 | 373 · IR 13 2234 | 2234 | 6:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 8:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19173 | 19173 · ICE 373 | 373 · IR 13 2234 | 2234 | 6:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 8:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2381 | 2381 · IR 13 3286 | 3286 | 7:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 8:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 | 373 · IR 13 2234 | 2234 | 7:07 PM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 8:14 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3281 | 3281 | 7:08 PM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 9:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3281 | 3281 | 7:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 9:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18673 | 18673 · IC 3 583 | 583 · IR 13 3286 | 3286 | 7:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 8:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19175 | 19175 · IC 3 583 | 583 · IR 13 3286 | 3286 | 7:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 8:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 8 18875 | 18875 · S 25 20575 | 20575 · S 17 12377 | 12377 · IR 13 2236 | 2236 | 7:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h44 | 9:14 PM Buchs SG | 3 transfers | |
S 8 18875 | 18875 · S 25 20575 | 20575 · S 17 12377 | 12377 | 7:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 9:18 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 583 | 583 · IR 13 3286 | 3286 | 7:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 8:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 25 20575 | 20575 · S 17 12377 | 12377 · IR 13 2236 | 2236 | 7:43 PM Zurich HB | 1h31 | 9:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 25 20575 | 20575 · S 17 12377 | 12377 | 7:43 PM Zurich HB | 1h35 | 9:18 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
IR 35 2359 | 2359 · IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 8:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 9:44 AM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 761 | 761 · IR 13 2212 | 2212 | 8:07 AM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 9:14 AM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 8:08 AM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 10:14 AM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 10:14 AM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18629 | 18629 · IC 3 561 | 561 · IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 8:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 9:44 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19131 | 19131 · IC 3 561 | 561 · IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 8:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 9:44 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 561 | 561 · IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 8:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 9:44 AM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18631 | 18631 · IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 2214 | 2214 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 10:14 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19133 | 19133 · IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 2214 | 2214 | 8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 10:14 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2361 | 2361 · IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 9:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 10:44 AM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 2214 | 2214 | 9:07 AM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 10:14 AM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 9:08 AM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 11:14 AM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 11:14 AM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18633 | 18633 · IC 3 563 | 563 · IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 9:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 10:44 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19135 | 19135 · IC 3 563 | 563 · IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 9:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 10:44 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 563 | 563 · IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 9:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 10:44 AM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IC 3 765 | 765 · IR 13 2216 | 2216 | 9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 11:14 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19137 | 19137 · IC 3 765 | 765 · IR 13 2216 | 2216 | 9:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 11:14 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2363 | 2363 · IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 10:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 11:44 AM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 765 | 765 · IR 13 2216 | 2216 | 10:07 AM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 11:14 AM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3263 | 3263 | 10:08 AM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 12:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3263 | 3263 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 12:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18637 | 18637 · IC 3 565 | 565 · IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 10:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 11:44 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19139 | 19139 · IC 3 565 | 565 · IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 10:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 11:44 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 565 | 565 · IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 10:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 11:44 AM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18639 | 18639 · ICE 275 | 275 · IR 13 2218 | 2218 | 10:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 12:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19141 | 19141 · ICE 275 | 275 · IR 13 2218 | 2218 | 10:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 12:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2365 | 2365 · IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 11:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 12:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275 | 275 · IR 13 2218 | 2218 | 11:07 AM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 12:14 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3265 | 3265 | 11:08 AM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 1:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3265 | 3265 | 11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 1:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18641 | 18641 · IC 3 567 | 567 · IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 11:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 12:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19143 | 19143 · IC 3 567 | 567 · IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 11:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 12:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 567 | 567 · IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 11:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 12:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IC 3 769 | 769 · IR 13 2220 | 2220 | 11:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 1:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19145 | 19145 · IC 3 769 | 769 · IR 13 2220 | 2220 | 11:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 1:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2367 | 2367 · IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 12:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 1:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 769 | 769 · IR 13 2220 | 2220 | 12:07 PM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 1:14 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 | 12:08 PM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 2:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 2:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18645 | 18645 · IC 3 569 | 569 · IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 12:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 1:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19147 | 19147 · IC 3 569 | 569 · IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 12:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 1:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 569 | 569 · IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 12:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 1:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18647 | 18647 · ICE 277 | 277 · IR 13 2222 | 2222 | 12:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 2:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19149 | 19149 · ICE 277 | 277 · IR 13 2222 | 2222 | 12:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 2:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2369 | 2369 · IR 13 3274 | 3274 | 1:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 2:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277 | 277 · IR 13 2222 | 2222 | 1:07 PM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 2:14 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 | 1:08 PM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 3:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 | 1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 3:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18649 | 18649 · IC 3 571 | 571 · IR 13 3274 | 3274 | 1:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 2:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19151 | 19151 · IC 3 571 | 571 · IR 13 3274 | 3274 | 1:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 2:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 571 | 571 · IR 13 3274 | 3274 | 1:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 2:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18651 | 18651 · IC 3 773 | 773 · IR 13 2224 | 2224 | 1:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 3:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19153 | 19153 · IC 3 773 | 773 · IR 13 2224 | 2224 | 1:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 3:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2371 | 2371 · IR 13 3276 | 3276 | 2:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 3:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 773 | 773 · IR 13 2224 | 2224 | 2:07 PM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 3:14 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3271 | 3271 | 2:08 PM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 4:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3271 | 3271 | 2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 4:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18653 | 18653 · IC 3 573 | 573 · IR 13 3276 | 3276 | 2:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 3:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19155 | 19155 · IC 3 573 | 573 · IR 13 3276 | 3276 | 2:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 3:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 573 | 573 · IR 13 3276 | 3276 | 2:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 3:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18655 | 18655 · IC 3 775 | 775 · IR 13 2226 | 2226 | 2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 4:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19157 | 19157 · IC 3 775 | 775 · IR 13 2226 | 2226 | 2:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 4:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2373 | 2373 · IR 13 3278 | 3278 | 3:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 4:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 775 | 775 · IR 13 2226 | 2226 | 3:07 PM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 4:14 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3273 | 3273 | 3:08 PM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 5:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3273 | 3273 | 3:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 5:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18657 | 18657 · IC 3 575 | 575 · IR 13 3278 | 3278 | 3:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 4:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19159 | 19159 · IC 3 575 | 575 · IR 13 3278 | 3278 | 3:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 4:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 575 | 575 · IR 13 3278 | 3278 | 3:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 4:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18659 | 18659 · ICE 105 | 105 · IR 13 2228 | 2228 | 3:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 5:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19161 | 19161 · ICE 105 | 105 · IR 13 2228 | 2228 | 3:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 5:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2375 | 2375 · IR 13 3280 | 3280 | 4:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 5:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 | 105 · IR 13 2228 | 2228 | 4:07 PM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 5:14 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3275 | 3275 | 4:08 PM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 6:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3275 | 3275 | 4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h59 | 6:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18661 | 18661 · IC 3 577 | 577 · IR 13 3280 | 3280 | 4:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 5:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19163 | 19163 · IC 3 577 | 577 · IR 13 3280 | 3280 | 4:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 5:44 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 577 | 577 · IR 13 3280 | 3280 | 4:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 5:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18663 | 18663 · IC 3 779 | 779 · IR 13 2230 | 2230 | 4:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h23 | 6:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19165 | 19165 · IC 3 779 | 779 · IR 13 2230 | 2230 | 4:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 6:14 PM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2377 | 2377 · IR 13 3282 | 3282 | 5:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h44 | 6:44 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 779 | 779 · IR 13 2230 | 2230 | 5:07 PM Zurich HB | 1h07 | 6:14 PM Buchs SG | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3277 | 3277 | 5:08 PM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 7:14 PM Buchs SG | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Buchs
Trains from Zurich to Buchs run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB | Railjet from Zurich to Buchs trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Zurich and Buchs from $28 (€23). 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 to Buchs
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Buchs 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 Buchs, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Buchs
Most Zurich to Buchs trains use the Zürich HB to Buchs SG station pair, with some services arriving at Buchs, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Buchs train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Buchs leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Which Buchs station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Buchs SG from Buchs city centre
Buchs SG train station facilities and services
Buchs SG has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Buchserhof, Restaurant City Buchs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Buchs SG. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Buchs SG. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Buchs SG: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Buchs SG: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Buchs SG.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Buchserhof, Hotel City Buchs, Hotel Restaurant Landgasthof Werdenberg.
Getting to Buchs, Bahnhof from Buchs city centre
Buchs, Bahnhof train station facilities and services
Buchs, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Buchs, Bahnhof.
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