Zurich to Cham train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Cham

Showing times and prices for Nov 26

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$25

Fastest journey

52 m

Average duration

52 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

22 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Zurich to Cham will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Zurich for Cham on Wed, Nov 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Nov 26 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .

On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest trains will take 52 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.

SBB
06:39AM0h52
Zurich
07:31AMCham
$251One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Zurich to Cham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Cham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 23m. 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 bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 13 miles (22 km)

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Average total duration

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Live departures

Zurich to Cham train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Cham trains for today, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 6:59 AM
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sbb2:39 PM Zurich
0h52
3:31 PM Cham0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, November 26
sbb6:39 AM Zurich
0h52
7:31 AM Cham0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Cham

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Trains from Zurich to Cham run on average 13 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 38m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€3)
Distance
13 miles (22 km)
Average train duration
35m
Cheapest ticket price
$24 (€20)
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
38m
First train
00:24
Last train
23:14

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices
  • Budget Options: Train tickets from Zurich to Cham start from as low as $24 (€20) if booked well in advance.
  • Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $26 (€21) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
  • On average there are 13 daily trains from Zurich to Cham with 1 direct service.
  • The fastest trains can take as little as 38m but the average duration is 35m
Train Operators
  • Travel from Zurich to Cham with SBB and Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
  • The most booked train company for this route on Omio is SBB.
Stations & Schedule
  • Most trains depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Cham station
  • First train typically departs at 12:24 AM and the last at 11:14 PM
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€3)

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Cham trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Cham from $4 (€3). 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
33m
Cheapest Price
$25 (€20)
SBB frequency
11 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

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
39m
Cheapest Price
$29 (€24)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Cham

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

FAQs
To fully experience the key attractions and cultural highlights of Cham, spending 2 to 3 days is recommended. This allows time to explore local sites, enjoy outdoor activities, and immerse in the regional atmosphere.
The train journey from Zurich to Cham offers picturesque views of the Swiss countryside, featuring rolling hills, quaint villages, and glimpses of Lake Zug, making it a visually pleasant experience.
Yes, a day trip from Zurich to Cham is feasible. The journey takes 38m and covers a distance of 13 miles (22 km). Trains run 13 times per day.
The distance by train from Zurich to Cham is 13 miles (22 km).
The train station in Zurich that goes to Cham is Zurich HB, which connects to Cham station.
The train from Zurich to Cham takes 38m and runs 13 per day.
There is no high speed train available from Zurich to Cham.
The last train from Zurich to Cham leaves at 11:14 PM.
Train ticket prices from Zurich to Cham can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $24 (€20), while the average price is around $26 (€21).
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cham is by bus, with a cost of around $4 (€3).
The first train from Zurich to Cham leaves at 12:24 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich to Cham.
Yes, there is a direct train from Zurich to Cham. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Zurich to Cham.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zurich to Cham

Zurich
Cham
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich Altstetten. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich Altstetten for your trip from Zurich to Cham.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
5
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Markthalle
  • Restaurant LaSalle
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators.
WC
WC
  • CHF 1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Placid Hotel Zurich
  • Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
  • H+ Hotel Zürich
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 240 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
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 StadelhofenWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
3
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
Dining
Dining
  • Outback Lodge
  • Tibits
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Opera Zurich
  • Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
  • Hotel Seehof
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1000 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
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
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
Dining
Dining
  • Negishi Sushi Bar
  • Le Muh
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Courtyard Zurich North
  • Swissotel Zurich
  • Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 72 places, 60 places
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
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 EngeWifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
2
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available nearby with limited spaces.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Enge
  • Ristorante Frascati
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Ascot
  • Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
  • B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 80 places, covered
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains
Public transit options for Zürich Enge
  • Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
  • Bus: Several lines available
Zürich WiedikonWifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
3
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Marktküche
  • Restaurant Volkshaus
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Ascot
  • Hotel Glockenhof
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 104 places, covered
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Public transit options for Zürich Wiedikon
  • Tram: Line 9, Line 14
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
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

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