- Must visit
Museum Kloster St. Georgen
Exceptionally preserved former Benedictine monastery with cloister, painted rooms, and museum displays; one of Stein am Rhein's top cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Stein am Rhein is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Stein am Rhein will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Stein am Rhein without transferring at least once.
IR 13 3267 | 3267 · S 29 20945 | 20945
IR 13 3269 | 3269 · S 29 20949 | 20949
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 29 20947 | 20947
S 12 19245 | 19245 · S 29 20945 | 20945
IC 81 815 | 815 · B 825 82521 | 82521
S 12 19245 | 19245 · S 29 20945 | 20945
S 12 19247 | 19247 · S 29 20947 | 20947
IR 13 3269 | 3269 · S 29 20949 | 20949
IR 13 3267 | 3267 · S 29 20945 | 20945
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 29 20947 | 20947Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Stein am Rhein among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 51m. 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Stein am Rhein:
A bus is $0.01 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Stein am Rhein costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Stein am Rhein take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 5m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 1h 5m versus 51m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Stein am Rhein trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 81 815 | 815 · B 825 82521 | 82521 | 12:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 1:17 PM Stein am Rhein | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 · S 29 20945 | 20945 | 12:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h14 | 1:22 PM Stein am Rhein station | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19245 | 19245 · S 29 20945 | 20945 | 12:09 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h13 | 1:22 PM Stein am Rhein station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3267 | 3267 · S 29 20945 | 20945 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 1:22 PM Stein am Rhein station | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19245 | 19245 · S 29 20945 | 20945 | 12:16 PM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 1:22 PM Stein am Rhein station | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19247 | 19247 · S 29 20947 | 20947 | 12:39 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h13 | 1:52 PM Stein am Rhein station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 29 20947 | 20947 | 12:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 1:52 PM Stein am Rhein station | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19247 | 19247 · S 29 20947 | 20947 | 12:46 PM Zurich HB | 1h06 | 1:52 PM Stein am Rhein station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19149 | 19149 · IC 8 817 | 817 · B 825 82523 | 82523 | 12:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h23 | 2:17 PM Stein am Rhein | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 817 | 817 · B 825 82523 | 82523 | 1:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 2:17 PM Stein am Rhein | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19249 | 19249 · S 29 20949 | 20949 | 1:09 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h13 | 2:22 PM Stein am Rhein station | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3269 | 3269 · S 29 20949 | 20949 | 1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 2:22 PM Stein am Rhein station | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19251 | 19251 · S 29 20951 | 20951 | 1:39 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h13 | 2:52 PM Stein am Rhein station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Zurich to Stein am Rhein run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Stein am Rhein — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stein am Rhein trip today.
Exceptionally preserved former Benedictine monastery with cloister, painted rooms, and museum displays; one of Stein am Rhein's top cultural sites.
Museum dedicated to ethnographer Lindwurm, showing bourgeois interiors, regional history, and one of the town's most beautiful painted facades.
Small local museum presenting the history and everyday life of the old town through objects, documents, and changing displays.
Iconic medieval square lined with richly painted facades, ideal for photography and the best place to experience the town's historic atmosphere.
Beautiful pedestrian old town packed with frescoed houses, shops, and lanes, making it the essential area for a first visit.
Pleasant riverside promenade for strolling along the Rhine, with views of boats, bridges, and the historic skyline.
Crisp potato rösti, often served as a main or side. It is a Swiss classic widely eaten in the region and reflects traditional farmhouse cooking.
Melted cheese dish from nearby northeastern Switzerland, commonly eaten with bread or potatoes. It is a social, alpine meal popular across the canton.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes, pickles, and onions. It is a traditional Swiss winter favorite found in local inns and restaurants.
Historic café on the town hall square known for pastries, coffee, and light Swiss meals in a charming old-town setting.
Traditional riverside hotel restaurant serving Swiss and seasonal dishes with a classic atmosphere in the heart of the old town.
Established restaurant in a historic building offering refined Swiss cuisine and regional specialties in an elegant old-town ambience.
Stein am Rhein is pricey versus nearby Germany. Hotels, dining, and Swiss transport cost more, though cafés and simple meals are manageable for short stays.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave about CHF 1-5 for good restaurant service; larger tips are not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Stein am Rhein 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 Stein am Rhein, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Stein am Rhein trains use the Zürich HB to Stein am Rhein station pair, with some services arriving at Stein Urh. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Stein am Rhein 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 Stadelhofen 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: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
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.
Stein am Rhein has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Stein am Rhein.
Ticket office support is available at Stein am Rhein. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Stein am Rhein: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stein am Rhein: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stein am Rhein.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Chlosterhof Stein am Rhein, Hotel Adler, Hotel Rheinfels.
Stein Urh has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stein Urh.
Stein am Rhein, Alterszentrum has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Stein am Rhein, Alterszentrum. ATMs are available at Stein am Rhein, Alterszentrum.
Ticket office support is available at Stein am Rhein, Alterszentrum.
Available at Stein am Rhein, Alterszentrum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stein am Rhein, Alterszentrum: Basic accessibility features are available.
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