The cheapest and fastest trains from Thalwil to Zurich
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thalwil to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thalwil to Zurich will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 17 trains that leave Thalwil for Zurich every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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.
S 8 18828 | 18828 · S 5 18530 | 185308:060h38Thalwil station8:44Zurich Altstetten£81One-way1 change
S 24 20430 | 204308:210h18Thalwil station8:39Zurich HB£81One-way0 changes
S 24 20430 | 204308:210h30Thalwil station8:51Zürich Oerlikon£81One-way0 changes
S 2 18230 | 182308:290h19Thalwil station8:48Zürich Oerlikon£81One-way0 changes
S 8 18830 | 188308:360h23Thalwil station8:59Zürich Oerlikon£81One-way0 changes
IR 35 2360 | 23608:390h09Thalwil station8:48Zurich HB£81One-way0 changes
IR 75 2111 | 21118:140h11Thalwil station8:25Zurich HB£81One-way0 changes
S 2 18230 | 182308:290h13Thalwil station8:42Zurich HB£81One-way0 changes
S 8 18830 | 188308:360h17Thalwil station8:53Zurich HB£81One-way0 changes
S 8 18828 | 188288:060h17Thalwil station8:23Zurich HB£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry, coach and train for Thalwil to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thalwil to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. 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 £4, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 8 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Coach |
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£8 Average Price | £5 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Thalwil to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Thalwil to Zurich trains for today, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 24 20450 | 20450 | 11:21 Thalwil station | 0h30 | 11:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20450 | 20450 | 11:21 Thalwil station | 0h18 | 11:39 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2 18250 | 18250 | 11:29 Thalwil station | 0h19 | 11:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2 18250 | 18250 · S 14 19450 | 19450 | 11:29 Thalwil station | 0h25 | 11:54 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
S 2 18250 | 18250 | 11:29 Thalwil station | 0h13 | 11:42 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2370 | 2370 | 11:39 Thalwil station | 0h19 | 11:58 Zurich Altstetten | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2 18252 | 18252 · S 14 19452 | 19452 | 11:59 Thalwil station | 0h25 | 12:24 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
| Friday 17 April | |||||
S 8 18828 | 18828 · S 5 18530 | 18530 | 6:06 Thalwil station | 0h38 | 6:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
S 8 18828 | 18828 | 6:06 Thalwil station | 0h23 | 6:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8 18828 | 18828 | 6:06 Thalwil station | 0h17 | 6:23 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2111 | 2111 | 6:14 Thalwil station | 0h11 | 6:25 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2111 | 2111 · S 5 18530 | 18530 | 6:14 Thalwil station | 0h30 | 6:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IR 75 2111 | 2111 · IC 1 707 | 707 | 6:14 Thalwil station | 0h28 | 6:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 24 20430 | 20430 | 6:21 Thalwil station | 0h18 | 6:39 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20430 | 20430 | 6:21 Thalwil station | 0h30 | 6:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2 18230 | 18230 | 6:29 Thalwil station | 0h19 | 6:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2 18230 | 18230 · S 14 19430 | 19430 | 6:29 Thalwil station | 0h25 | 6:54 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
S 2 18230 | 18230 | 6:29 Thalwil station | 0h13 | 6:42 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8 18830 | 18830 | 6:36 Thalwil station | 0h23 | 6:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8 18830 | 18830 | 6:36 Thalwil station | 0h17 | 6:53 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · S 8 18830 | 18830 | 6:39 Thalwil station | 0h20 | 6:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 | 6:39 Thalwil station | 0h19 | 6:58 Zurich Altstetten | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 | 6:39 Thalwil station | 0h09 | 6:48 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2 18232 | 18232 · S 14 19432 | 19432 | 6:59 Thalwil station | 0h25 | 7:24 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thalwil to Zurich
Trains from Thalwil to Zurich run on average 27 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by ferry.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 9m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Thalwil to Zurich trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Thalwil and Zurich from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Thalwil to Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thalwil 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thalwil and Zurich
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
- Alex Restaurant
- Osteria Da Francesco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Sedartis
- Hotel Alexander am See
- Hotel Belvoir
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- S-Bahn: S2, S8, S24
- Bus: Several 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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