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Compare train for Sankt Margrethen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 17m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Sankt Margrethen to Zurich
How to get from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
S 2 11226 | 11226 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 36 2064 | 20647:22 AM1h38St. Margrethen9:00 AMZürich Oerlikon$291One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
S 2 11226 | 11226 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 36 2064 | 20647:22 AM1h38St. Margrethen9:00 AMZürich Oerlikon$291One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EC 198 | 1989:10 AM1h18St. Margrethen10:28 AMZurich HB$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
S 2 11226 | 11226 · IC 5 514 | 5147:22 AM1h36St. Margrethen8:58 AMZurich HB$321One-way1 transfer
IR 13 2208 | 2208 · IC 1 30712 | 30712 · S 7 18735 | 18735 · S 8 18835 | 188357:43 AM1h46St. Margrethen9:29 AMZürich Oerlikon$331One-way3 transfers
IR 13 2208 | 2208 · IC 1 30712 | 30712 · S 7 18735 | 187357:43 AM1h49St. Margrethen9:32 AMZürich Oerlikon$331One-way2 transfers
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Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sankt Margrethen and Zurich as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Margrethen and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Bregenz, Fritz-Mayer-Platz (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo, Südostbahn to go to Zurich by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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