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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Meersburg
Cheapest price on Sep 01
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 01
€39
Fastest journey on Sep 01
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
1 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 01
16
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Meersburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Meersburg will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 16 trains from Zurich to Meersburg, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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 280 | 280 · S 1 11146 | 1114610:37 AM1h39Zurich HB12:16 PMKreuzlingen Hafen Station€251One-way1 transfer- IC 8 821 | 821 · S 1 11157 | 111573:04 PM1h37Zurich HB4:41 PMKreuzlingen Hafen Station€271One-way1 transfer
- S 8 18836 | 18836 · IR 75 2115 | 2115 · S 14 23852 | 2385210:30 AM1h41Zürich Oerlikon12:11 PMKreuzlingen Hafen Station€281One-way2 transfers
- S 8 18854 | 18854 · IC 8 821 | 821 · S 1 11157 | 111573:00 PM1h41Zürich Oerlikon4:41 PMKreuzlingen Hafen Station€281One-way2 transfers
- S 11 19157 | 19157 · IC 8 821 | 821 · S 1 11157 | 111572:54 PM1h47Zurich Altstetten4:41 PMKreuzlingen Hafen Station€331One-way2 transfers
- IR 75 2119 | 2119 · S 7 11751 | 1175112:34 PM1h08Zurich HB1:42 PMRomanshorn station€481One-way1 transfer
- IC 8 807 | 8078:04 AM1h08Zurich HB9:12 AMRomanshorn station€431One-way0 transfers
- IC 81 815 | 81512:04 PM1h08Zurich HB1:12 PMRomanshorn station€431One-way0 transfers
- S 8 18826 | 18826 · IC 8 807 | 8078:00 AM1h12Zürich Oerlikon9:12 AMRomanshorn station€451One-way1 transfer
- S 8 18844 | 18844 · IR 75 2119 | 2119 · S 7 11751 | 1175112:30 PM1h12Zürich Oerlikon1:42 PMRomanshorn station€491One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Zurich to Meersburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Meersburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€38 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Meersburg:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Meersburg costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Meersburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
The journey is about 10m faster (1h 21m by train vs 1h 31m by car) and roughly €26 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€38 vs €64). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Zurich to Meersburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Meersburg trains for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 12 19237 | 19237 · S 1 11146 | 11146 | 10:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h07 | 12:16 PM Kreuzlingen Hafen Station | 1 transfer | |
| S 24 20436 | 20436 · S 14 23852 | 23852 | 10:22 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 12:11 PM Kreuzlingen Hafen Station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19139 | 19139 · IR 75 2115 | 2115 · S 14 23852 | 23852 | 10:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h47 | 12:11 PM Kreuzlingen Hafen Station | 2 transfers | |
| S 8 18836 | 18836 · IR 75 2115 | 2115 · S 14 23852 | 23852 | 10:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h41 | 12:11 PM Kreuzlingen Hafen Station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 280 | 280 · S 1 11146 | 11146 | 10:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 12:16 PM Kreuzlingen Hafen Station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19145 | 19145 · IC 81 815 | 815 | 11:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h18 | 1:12 PM Romanshorn station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 81 815 | 815 | 12:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 1:12 PM Romanshorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 24 20444 | 20444 · S 7 11751 | 11751 | 12:22 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h20 | 1:42 PM Romanshorn station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19147 | 19147 · IR 75 2119 | 2119 · S 7 11751 | 11751 | 12:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h18 | 1:42 PM Romanshorn station | 2 transfers | |
| S 8 18844 | 18844 · IR 75 2119 | 2119 · S 7 11751 | 11751 | 12:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h12 | 1:42 PM Romanshorn station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 75 2119 | 2119 · S 7 11751 | 11751 | 12:34 PM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 1:42 PM Romanshorn station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19157 | 19157 · IC 8 821 | 821 · S 1 11157 | 11157 | 2:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h47 | 4:41 PM Kreuzlingen Hafen Station | 2 transfers | |
| S 8 18854 | 18854 · IC 8 821 | 821 · S 1 11157 | 11157 | 3:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h41 | 4:41 PM Kreuzlingen Hafen Station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 8 821 | 821 · S 1 11157 | 11157 | 3:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h37 | 4:41 PM Kreuzlingen Hafen Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Meersburg
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Trains from Zurich to Meersburg run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 57m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 6:47 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: SBB from Zurich to Meersburg trainsSBB trains will get you between Zurich and Meersburg from €6. 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 Meersburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Meersburg 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 Meersburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Meersburg
Most Zurich to Meersburg trains use the Zürich HB to Bottighofen station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Meersburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Meersburg 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.
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