How to travel from Zurich to Renens

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Renens

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Renens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €69, while a flight costs an average of €487.

Distance: 108 miles (175 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Renens

Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Renens, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Renens is a train with an average price of €69.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Renens:

A train is €418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Renens costing on average €487.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Renens is by train with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Renens take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Renens including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Renens among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 14m faster (2h 22m by train vs 2h 36m by car) and roughly €15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€69 vs €84). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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How to get from Zurich to Renens by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Zurich to Renens is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Renens

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Renens including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Renens is a train with an average price of €69.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Renens:

A train is €418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Renens costing on average €487.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Renens is by train with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Renens take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 57m.

The distance from Zurich to Renens is approximately 108 miles (175 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Renens is:
  • Around 39 trains per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Renens as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Renens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Renens VD.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Évian-les-Bains, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Renens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Renens by flight.
  • Travel with SBB to go to Renens by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Renens with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Swiss.
  • 11 direct trains per day with SBB.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Renens often also extend their vacation to go to Geneva, Geneva International Airport, Genève-Aéroport, Lausanne, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Renens and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Renens to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically enough to explore Renens and its nearby attractions.

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