- Must visit
Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts Lausanne
Major art museum in Lausanne with strong collections from modernism to contemporary art. Its Platform 10 setting makes visits easy from Renens.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Renens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Renens will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 1 trains from Zurich to Renens, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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.

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Trains from Zurich to Renens run on average 39 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€48) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€48) |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Zurich to Renens.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Renens trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 5 508 | 508 | 6:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 8:18 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 8:52 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h36 | 8:52 AM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 · IC 51 1610 | 1610 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 8:48 AM Renens VD | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1758 | 1758 · IC 51 1610 | 1610 | 6:29 AM Zurich HB | 2h19 | 8:48 AM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h20 | 8:52 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 5 510 | 510 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h30 | 9:18 AM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 510 | 510 | 7:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 9:18 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 9:52 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IR 55 1760 | 1760 · IC 51 1612 | 1612 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 9:48 AM Renens VD | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h36 | 9:52 AM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1760 | 1760 · IC 51 1612 | 1612 | 7:29 AM Zurich HB | 2h19 | 9:48 AM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h20 | 9:52 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h30 | 10:18 AM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 512 | 512 | 8:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 10:18 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 10:52 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 10:48 AM Renens VD | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h36 | 10:52 AM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 | 8:29 AM Zurich HB | 2h19 | 10:48 AM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h20 | 10:52 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h30 | 11:18 AM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 514 | 514 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 11:18 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 11:52 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h36 | 11:52 AM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 11:48 AM Renens VD | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 | 9:29 AM Zurich HB | 2h19 | 11:48 AM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h20 | 11:52 AM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h30 | 12:18 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 516 | 516 | 10:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 12:18 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 12:52 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h36 | 12:52 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 12:48 PM Renens VD | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 | 10:29 AM Zurich HB | 2h19 | 12:48 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h20 | 12:52 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h30 | 1:18 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 518 | 518 | 11:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 1:18 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 1:52 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IR 55 1768 | 1768 · IC 51 1620 | 1620 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 1:48 PM Renens VD | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h36 | 1:52 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1768 | 1768 · IC 51 1620 | 1620 | 11:29 AM Zurich HB | 2h19 | 1:48 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h20 | 1:52 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h30 | 2:18 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 520 | 520 | 12:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 2:18 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 2:52 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IR 55 1770 | 1770 · IC 51 1622 | 1622 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 2:48 PM Renens VD | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h36 | 2:52 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1770 | 1770 · IC 51 1622 | 1622 | 12:29 PM Zurich HB | 2h19 | 2:48 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h20 | 2:52 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h30 | 3:18 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 522 | 522 | 1:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 3:18 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h37 | 3:52 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IR 55 1772 | 1772 · IC 51 1624 | 1624 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 3:48 PM Renens VD | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h36 | 3:52 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1772 | 1772 · IC 51 1624 | 1624 | 1:29 PM Zurich HB | 2h19 | 3:48 PM Renens VD | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h20 | 3:52 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 524 | 524 | 2:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h14 | 4:18 PM Renens VD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major art museum in Lausanne with strong collections from modernism to contemporary art. Its Platform 10 setting makes visits easy from Renens.
Outsider art museum founded around the Art Brut collection championed by Jean Dubuffet. One of Lausanne's most distinctive cultural institutions.
Olympic museum on the lakefront with sports history, medals, and interactive displays. It is globally known and easy to reach from Renens.
Popular lakeside promenade and park in Lausanne, excellent for walks, views, and public gardens. One of the best nearby leisure areas.
Large urban park with monumental trees, lawns, and a quiet atmosphere. A favorite local green escape in central Renens.
Main public square by Renens station, central to the town's redevelopment and daily life. Useful for orientation and people-watching.
Melted cheese scraped over potatoes, pickles, and onions. A Vaud and Valais classic widely enjoyed in western Switzerland.
Cheese fondue made with Swiss cheeses and white wine, shared from a communal pot. A beloved social dish across French-speaking Switzerland.
Leek and potato tart from canton Vaud, baked in a pastry shell. It is one of the region's most traditional savory specialties.
Historic Lausanne fine-dining venue known for refined French cuisine and polished service near Lake Geneva.
Established Asian restaurant in Renens offering Thai and Japanese dishes in a relaxed, dependable setting.
Well-known brasserie in nearby Lausanne serving classic Swiss and French dishes in an elegant Belle Époque room.
Renens is costly versus many European cities; hotels, dining, and local transit are usually higher, though budget eats and efficient public transport help manage spending.
Service is usually included. Round up a few francs in restaurants, cafes, and taxis for good service; large tips are not expected.
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Renens VD -> Lausanne Gare, Lausanne
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Renens 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 Renens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Renens trains use the Zürich HB to Renens VD station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Renens train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Renens VD 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 options include: Restaurant de la Gare, Le Milan
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Renens VD. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Renens VD. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Renens VD: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Renens VD: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Renens VD: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel des Inventions, Discovery Hotel, Hotel Union.
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