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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Winterthur
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Winterthur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Winterthur:
A bus is $0.16 (€0.13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Winterthur costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Winterthur
How to get from Zurich to Winterthur by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Winterthur is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- S 8 18828 | 188288:30 AM0h19Zürich Oerlikon8:49 AMWinterthur station$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- S 8 18828 | 188288:30 AM0h19Zürich Oerlikon8:49 AMWinterthur station$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- S 8 18828 | 188288:30 AM0h19Zürich Oerlikon8:49 AMWinterthur station$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- S 8 18826 | 188268:00 AM0h19Zürich Oerlikon8:19 AMWinterthur station$201One-way0 transfers
- S 11 19129 | 191298:01 AM0h20Zurich HB8:21 AMWinterthur station$201One-way0 transfers
- IR 13 3259 | 32598:15 AM0h21Zürich Oerlikon8:36 AMWinterthur station$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Winterthur:
A bus is $0.16 (€0.13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Winterthur costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Winterthur 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 Winterthur station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Winterthur by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Winterthur by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 21 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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