The cheapest and fastest trains from Rorschach station to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rorschach station 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 Rorschach station to Zurich HB will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rorschach station for Zurich HB every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Rorschach station to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rorschach station to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 74 km
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£26 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rorschach station to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Rorschach station to Zurich HB trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:03 Rorschach station | 1h24 | 07:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:39 Rorschach station | 1h18 | 07:57 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rorschach station to Zurich HB
Trains from Rorschach station to Zurich HB run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 07:39. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 04:03 |
Last train 07:39 |
Train companies: SBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Rorschach station to Zurich HB trainsSBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Rorschach station and Zurich HB from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Südostbahn
FAQs: Rorschach station to Zurich HB train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rorschach station 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rorschach station and Zurich HB
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Restaurant Pizzeria Capri
- Restaurant Löwengarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Mozart Rorschach
- Hotel Wunderbar
- Hotel Weisses Rössli
- Located in the main hall
- 80 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn services
- Train: S-Bahn S2, S3
- Bus: Several local lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
