Buchs SG to Zurich HB train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Buchs SG to Zurich HB

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£25

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£32

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 7 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 7 m

Trains on 18 Sept

25

Distance

75 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buchs SG to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Buchs SG to Zurich HB will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 25 trains from Buchs SG to Zurich HB, including 8 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • SBBIR 13 2205 | 2205 · ICE 108 | 108
    8:451h08
    Buchs SG
    9:53Zurich HB
    £251One-way
    1 change
  • SBBS 13 11033 | 11033 · IC 3 556 | 556
    5:131h09
    Buchs SG
    6:22Zurich HB
    £251One-way
    1 change
  • SBBS 4 11487 | 11487 · IR 35 2350 | 2350
    0:455h03
    Buchs SG
    5:48Zurich HB
    £261One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIR 13 2201 | 2201 · IC 3 762 | 762
    6:451h08
    Buchs SG
    7:53Zurich HB
    £261One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIR 13 2213 | 2213 · ICE 104 | 104
    12:451h08
    Buchs SG
    13:53Zurich HB
    £271One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Buchs SG to Zurich HB

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buchs SG to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £24.

Distance: 75 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£24

Average Price

£13

Average Price

Cheapest

£55

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 40m

Average total duration

2h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 14m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

SBB

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Buchs SG to Zurich HB is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Buchs SG to Zurich HB:

A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buchs SG to Zurich HB costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Buchs SG to Zurich HB is by train with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Buchs SG and Zurich HB including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £31. The journey takes 1h 18m versus 1h 14m 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.

Direct services run with SBB.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Buchs SG to Zurich HB train times

The table below shows live departures for Buchs SG to Zurich HB trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SBBIR 13 3261 | 3261 · IC 3 568 | 56811:15 Buchs SG
1h07
12:22 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3268 | 326811:45 Buchs SG
2h07
13:52 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 2211 | 2211 · IC 3 772 | 77211:45 Buchs SG
1h08
12:53 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3263 | 3263 · IC 3 570 | 57012:15 Buchs SG
1h07
13:22 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3270 | 327012:45 Buchs SG
2h07
14:52 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 2213 | 2213 · ICE 104 | 10412:45 Buchs SG
1h08
13:53 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3265 | 3265 · IC 3 572 | 57213:15 Buchs SG
1h07
14:22 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 2215 | 2215 · IC 3 776 | 77613:45 Buchs SG
1h08
14:53 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3272 | 327213:45 Buchs SG
2h07
15:52 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3276 | 327615:45 Buchs SG
2h07
17:52 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 2219 | 2219 · IC 3 780 | 78015:45 Buchs SG
1h08
16:53 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3271 | 3271 · IC 3 578 | 57816:15 Buchs SG
1h07
17:22 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 2221 | 2221 · IC 3 782 | 78216:45 Buchs SG
1h08
17:53 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3278 | 327816:45 Buchs SG
2h07
18:52 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 2225 | 2225 · IC 3 786 | 78618:45 Buchs SG
1h08
19:53 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3282 | 328218:45 Buchs SG
2h07
20:52 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3277 | 3277 · IC 3 584 | 58419:15 Buchs SG
1h07
20:22 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3284 | 328419:45 Buchs SG
2h07
21:52 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3279 | 3279 · IC 3 586 | 58620:15 Buchs SG
1h07
21:22 Zurich HB1 change
Friday 18 September
SBBS 4 11487 | 11487 · IR 35 2350 | 23500:45 Buchs SG
5h03
5:48 Zurich HB1 change
SBBS 13 11033 | 11033 · IC 3 556 | 5565:13 Buchs SG
1h09
6:22 Zurich HB1 change
SBBS 4 11411 | 11411 · S 25 20524 | 205245:45 Buchs SG
1h32
7:17 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3256 | 32565:45 Buchs SG
2h07
7:52 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3251 | 3251 · IC 3 558 | 5586:15 Buchs SG
1h07
7:22 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3258 | 32586:45 Buchs SG
2h07
8:52 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 2201 | 2201 · IC 3 762 | 7626:45 Buchs SG
1h08
7:53 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3253 | 3253 · IC 3 560 | 5607:15 Buchs SG
1h07
8:22 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 2203 | 2203 · IC 3 764 | 7647:45 Buchs SG
1h08
8:53 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3255 | 3255 · IC 3 562 | 5628:15 Buchs SG
1h07
9:22 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 2205 | 2205 · ICE 108 | 1088:45 Buchs SG
1h08
9:53 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3262 | 32628:45 Buchs SG
2h07
10:52 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3257 | 3257 · IC 3 564 | 5649:15 Buchs SG
1h07
10:22 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 2207 | 2207 · IC 3 768 | 7689:45 Buchs SG
1h08
10:53 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIR 13 3264 | 32649:45 Buchs SG
2h07
11:52 Zurich HB0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Buchs SG to Zurich HB

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Trains from Buchs SG to Zurich HB run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:13, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 4m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance
75 km
Average train duration
1h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 4m
First train
3:13
Last train
22:45
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11

Train companies: SBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB | Railjet, Thurbo, Südostbahn from Buchs SG to Zurich HB trainsSBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB | Railjet, Thurbo, Südostbahn trains will get you between Buchs SG and Zurich HB from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SBB Duration
1h 7m
Cheapest SBB Price
£20
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

About
The ÖBB Euro City is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, connecting major cities across the country. The Euro City trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioned coaches and plenty of legroom. There are two types of Euro City trains: the EC (Euro City) and the IC (InterCity). The EC trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while the IC trains are slightly slower, with speeds of up to 160 km/h. The ÖBB Euro City offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for the ÖBB Euro City include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. These routes offer stunning views of the Austrian countryside and provide a convenient way to travel between major cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average ÖBB | Euro City (EC) Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest ÖBB | Euro City (EC) Price
£25
ÖBB | Euro City (EC) frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at carriage ends
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car or bistro available on most routes serving hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for additional fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require ticket (50% of 2nd class fare). Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone

ÖBB | Railjet

About
ÖBB Railjet is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, offering fast and comfortable journeys between major cities. The Railjet trains are modern and spacious, with comfortable seating, air-conditioning, and power sockets. There are three types of Railjet trains: the Railjet Comfort, the Railjet Business, and the Railjet First Class. The Comfort class offers standard seating, while the Business class offers more spacious seating and complimentary drinks and snacks. The First Class offers the most luxurious experience, with extra-wide seats, complimentary meals, and access to a private lounge. The Railjet service operates on several popular routes, including Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. Tickets can be purchased online or at the station, and there are several types of tickets available, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. With its modern trains, comfortable seating, and convenient ticketing options, ÖBB Railjet is the perfect way to explore Austria.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average ÖBB | Railjet Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest ÖBB | Railjet Price
£22
ÖBB | Railjet frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by ÖBB
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car (except on domestic routes), at-seat service in First Class, bistro service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional reservation for €3
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs need ticket (50% of regular fare). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) Duration
1h 33m
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
11 a day

Thurbo

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thurbo Duration
1h 33m
Thurbo frequency
1 a day

Südostbahn

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Südostbahn Duration
1h 35m
Südostbahn frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Buchs SG to Zurich HB train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buchs SG to Zurich HB 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 Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Buchs SG to Zurich HB can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £30.
The train journey from Buchs SG to Zurich HB covers a distance of 75 km and takes approximately 1h 4m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Buchs SG to Zurich HB is 75 km.
The first train from Buchs SG to Zurich HB leaves at 3:13.
The last train from Buchs SG to Zurich HB departs at 22:45.
Trains from Buchs SG to Zurich HB run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Buchs SG to Zurich HB.
Yes, there is a direct train between Buchs SG and Zurich HB. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by SBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet.
To get from Buchs SG to Zurich HB, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Buchs SG to Zurich HB.
The cheapest way to get from Buchs SG to Zurich HB is by coach, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from Buchs SG to Zurich HB in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Buchs SG to Zürich HB is considered scenic, as it passes through picturesque Swiss landscapes, including views of the Rhine Valley, rolling hills, and charming villages.
Yes, a day trip from Buchs SG to Zürich HB is feasible. The journey takes 1h 4m and covers 75 km. Trains run 11 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Buchs SG to Zurich HB.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Buchs SG and Zurich HB

Most Buchs SG to Zurich HB trains use the Buchs SG to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Buchs SG and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Buchs
Arrival train stations in Zurich
Buchs SGBahnhofstrasse 1, 9470 Buchs, Switzerland+41 58 668 86 00WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Buchs SG from Buchs city centre

Bus401 · 6m · every ~3 min

Buchs SG train station facilities and services

Buchs SG has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Buchserhof, Restaurant City Buchs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Buchs SG. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Buchs SG. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Buchs SG: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Buchs SG: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Buchs SG.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Buchserhof, Hotel City Buchs, Hotel Restaurant Landgasthof Werdenberg.

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