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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Buchs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Buchs among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. 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 $33, while a bus costs an average of $76.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Buchs:
A train is $43 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Buchs costing on average $76 (€61).
Other travel options to Buchs take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 13m 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 Zurich to Buchs
How to get from Zurich to Buchs by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Buchs is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 3 561 | 561 · IR 13 3264 | 32648:38 AM1h06Zurich HB9:44 AMBuchs SG$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 3 561 | 561 · IR 13 3264 | 32648:38 AM1h06Zurich HB9:44 AMBuchs SG$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 3 561 | 561 · IR 13 3264 | 32648:38 AM1h06Zurich HB9:44 AMBuchs SG$331One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IR 35 2361 | 2361 · IR 13 3266 | 32669:00 AM1h44Zurich Altstetten10:44 AMBuchs SG$351One-way1 transfer
- IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 2214 | 22149:07 AM1h07Zurich HB10:14 AMBuchs SG$361One-way1 transfer
- IC 3 761 | 761 · IR 13 2212 | 22128:07 AM1h07Zurich HB9:14 AMBuchs SG$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Buchs:
A train is $43 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Buchs costing on average $76 (€61).
Other travel options to Buchs take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Buchs as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Buchs SG.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Feldkirch, Bahnhof (Vorplatz).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Buchs by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Buchs by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB | Railjet.
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