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Kunsthaus Zürich
Major art museum with Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to today, ideal for a broad overview of Zurich’s cultural life.
B 648 | 48021 · S 5 18533 | 18533
B 648 | 48021 · S 5 18533 | 18533 · S 7 18732 | 18732
B 648 | 48021 · S 5 18533 | 18533
B 648 | 48013 · S 5 18529 | 18529
B 648 | 48013 · S 5 18529 | 18529 · S 7 18728 | 18728
S 1 21120 | 21120 · IR 70 2614 | 2614
S 1 21124 | 21124 · IR 70 2616 | 2616
S 1 21116 | 21116 · IR 70 2612 | 2612
S 1 21112 | 21112 · IR 70 2610 | 2610
IR 2562 | 2562Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cham to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 25m. 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 coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 22 km
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£21 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Cham to Zurich trains for today, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 12:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 12:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 13:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 13:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 14:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 14:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 15:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 15:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 16:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 16:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 17:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 17:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 18:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 18:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 19:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 19:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 20:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 20:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 21:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 21:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 22:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 22:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 23:26 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:09 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h47 | 23:56 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:39 Steinhausen Rigiblick | 0h53 | 0:32 Zurich | 1 change | |
IR 2562 | 2562 | 5:18 Cham station | 0h38 | 5:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
B 606 | 6001 · S 5 18521 | 18521 | 5:20 Cham | 1h01 | 6:21 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 21108 | 21108 · IR 75 2107 | 2107 | 5:44 Cham station | 0h41 | 6:25 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 21112 | 21112 · IR 70 2610 | 2610 | 6:14 Cham station | 0h37 | 6:51 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
B 648 | 48005 · S 5 18525 | 18525 | 6:26 Cham | 0h55 | 7:21 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
B 648 | 48005 · S 5 18525 | 18525 | 6:27 Cham | 0h54 | 7:21 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 22114 | 22114 · IR 2662 | 2662 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 6:44 Cham station | 0h58 | 7:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 1 22114 | 22114 · IR 75 2565 | 2565 | 6:44 Cham station | 0h41 | 7:25 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 22114 | 22114 · S 24 20426 | 20426 | 6:44 Cham station | 1h07 | 7:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
B 648 | 48009 · S 5 18527 | 18527 · S 7 18726 | 18726 | 6:56 Cham | 1h00 | 7:56 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 1 21116 | 21116 · IR 46 2410 | 2410 | 7:14 Cham station | 0h41 | 7:55 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 21116 | 21116 · IR 70 2612 | 2612 | 7:14 Cham station | 0h37 | 7:51 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 21116 | 21116 · IR 46 2410 | 2410 · RE 48 4912 | 4912 | 7:14 Cham station | 0h56 | 8:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 1 21116 | 21116 · IR 70 2612 | 2612 · S 6 18628 | 18628 | 7:14 Cham station | 0h54 | 8:08 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
B 648 | 48013 · S 5 18529 | 18529 · S 7 18728 | 18728 | 7:26 Cham | 1h00 | 8:26 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
B 648 | 48013 · S 5 18529 | 18529 | 7:26 Cham | 0h55 | 8:21 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
B 648 | 48013 · S 5 18529 | 18529 | 7:27 Cham | 0h54 | 8:21 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
B 606 | 6019 · S 5 18524 | 18524 · IC 2 1462 | 1462 · IC 1 707 | 707 | 7:32 Cham | 1h10 | 8:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
B 606 | 6019 · S 5 18524 | 18524 · IC 2 1462 | 1462 | 7:32 Cham | 0h55 | 8:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
B 606 | 6019 · S 5 18524 | 18524 · IC 2 1462 | 1462 | 7:33 Cham | 0h54 | 8:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
S 1 22118 | 22118 · IR 75 2111 | 2111 | 7:44 Cham station | 0h41 | 8:25 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 22118 | 22118 · S 24 20430 | 20430 | 7:44 Cham station | 1h07 | 8:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 1 22118 | 22118 · IC 2 1462 | 1462 · IC 1 707 | 707 | 7:44 Cham station | 0h58 | 8:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
B 648 | 48017 · S 5 18531 | 18531 · S 7 18730 | 18730 | 7:56 Cham | 1h00 | 8:56 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 1 21120 | 21120 · IR 70 2614 | 2614 · S 6 18632 | 18632 | 8:14 Cham station | 0h54 | 9:08 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 1 21120 | 21120 · S 24 20432 | 20432 | 8:14 Cham station | 1h07 | 9:21 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 1 21120 | 21120 · IR 70 2614 | 2614 | 8:14 Cham station | 0h37 | 8:51 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
B 648 | 48021 · S 5 18533 | 18533 | 8:26 Cham | 0h55 | 9:21 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
B 648 | 48021 · S 5 18533 | 18533 · S 7 18732 | 18732 | 8:26 Cham | 1h00 | 9:26 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
B 648 | 48021 · S 5 18533 | 18533 | 8:27 Cham | 0h54 | 9:21 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
B 606 | 6027 · S 5 18528 | 18528 · IR 75 2571 | 2571 | 8:32 Cham | 0h53 | 9:25 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
B 606 | 6027 · S 5 18528 | 18528 · IC 2 1466 | 1466 · IC 1 709 | 709 | 8:32 Cham | 1h10 | 9:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
B 606 | 6027 · S 5 18528 | 18528 · IR 75 2571 | 2571 | 8:33 Cham | 0h52 | 9:25 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
S 1 22122 | 22122 · S 24 20434 | 20434 | 8:44 Cham station | 1h07 | 9:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 1 22122 | 22122 · IC 2 1466 | 1466 · IC 1 709 | 709 | 8:44 Cham station | 0h58 | 9:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 1 22122 | 22122 · IR 75 2571 | 2571 | 8:44 Cham station | 0h41 | 9:25 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 21124 | 21124 · IR 70 2616 | 2616 | 9:14 Cham station | 0h37 | 9:51 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 1 21124 | 21124 · IR 46 2414 | 2414 | 9:14 Cham station | 0h41 | 9:55 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
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Trains from Cham to Zurich run on average 18 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 41m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:44 |
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Discover the best of Zurich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zurich trip today.
Major art museum with Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to today, ideal for a broad overview of Zurich’s cultural life.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station, presenting Swiss history, design, and everyday life through varied displays.
Leading design museum with changing exhibitions on architecture, graphics, fashion, and product design in a well-run central venue.
Zurich’s best-known shopping boulevard, lined with elegant buildings, trams, and easy walks between the station, lake, and old town.
Historic old-town quarter of lanes, squares, churches, and river views, ideal for walking, sightseeing, and discovering Zurich’s medieval core.
Hilltop viewpoint and green area above the city, known for broad panoramas, woodland paths, and a quick escape from the urban centre.
Veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, traditionally served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic of local taverns.
Pan-fried grated potato cake, crisp outside and soft inside. A Swiss staple closely linked with Zurich and often served with meat, eggs or cheese.
Melted cheese blended with white wine and kirsch, eaten by dipping bread. A beloved Swiss communal dish, especially in colder months.
Classic Zurich restaurant known for Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and other Swiss specialities in an elegant old-town atmosphere.
Traditional Swiss beer hall serving fondue, rösti and sausages in a lively, wood-panelled setting near the station.
Long-running vegetarian restaurant with a large buffet and Swiss-international dishes in a bright, central setting.
Very high prices for hotels, dining and transport. Zurich costs more than most European city breaks, especially in central tourist areas.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and small café bills.
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Zürich HB -> Zürich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cham to Zurich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cham to Zurich trains use the Cham to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Cham and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Cham.
ATMs are available at Cham.
Available at Cham: Parking, WC.
Available at Cham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cham.
Cham, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cham, Bahnhof.
Cham, Gemeindehaus has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cham, Gemeindehaus.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Hardbrücke is 3 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Hardbrücke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar, Les Halles
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Hardbrücke. Information desks are located on the main concourse.
Available at Zürich Hardbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Hardbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Hardbrücke: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include 25hours Hotel Zürich West, Sheraton Zürich Hotel, Novotel Zurich City West.
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