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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.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£14
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£14
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
18 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
21 m
Trains on 21 Oct
15
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Winterthur to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Winterthur to Zurich will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 15 trains from Winterthur to Zurich, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.
S 11 19132 | 19132
S 29 20930 | 20930 · S 12 19230 | 19230
IR 75 2110 | 2110
S 24 20431 | 20431
S 24 20431 | 20431
S 8 18831 | 18831
S 11 19130 | 19130
IR 13 3258 | 3258
S 24 20431 | 20431
S 8 18831 | 18831Trains from Winterthur to Zurich run on average 25 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 17m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
The table below shows live departures for Winterthur to Zurich trains for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 75 2128 | 2128 | 17:01 Winterthur station | 0h25 | 17:26 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 1530 | 1530 | 17:03 Winterthur station | 0h25 | 17:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18767 | 18767 | 17:05 Winterthur station | 0h35 | 17:40 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18767 | 18767 | 17:05 Winterthur station | 0h27 | 17:32 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18767 | 18767 · S 8 18867 | 18867 | 17:05 Winterthur station | 0h24 | 17:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 24 20467 | 20467 | 17:08 Oberwinterthur | 0h38 | 17:46 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 11 19166 | 19166 | 17:09 Winterthur station | 0h19 | 17:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8 18867 | 18867 | 17:11 Winterthur station | 0h24 | 17:35 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8 18867 | 18867 | 17:11 Winterthur station | 0h18 | 17:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 29 20966 | 20966 · S 12 19266 | 19266 | 17:14 Oberwinterthur | 0h28 | 17:42 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 24 20467 | 20467 | 17:15 Winterthur station | 0h23 | 17:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20467 | 20467 | 17:15 Winterthur station | 0h31 | 17:46 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 12 19266 | 19266 | 17:22 Winterthur station | 0h20 | 17:42 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3276 | 3276 | 17:24 Winterthur station | 0h20 | 17:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3276 | 3276 | 17:24 Winterthur station | 0h28 | 17:52 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 11 19168 | 19168 | 17:29 Oberwinterthur | 0h29 | 17:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 8 828 | 828 | 17:31 Winterthur station | 0h25 | 17:56 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 532 | 532 | 17:33 Winterthur station | 0h25 | 17:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18769 | 18769 · S 8 18869 | 18869 | 17:35 Winterthur station | 0h24 | 17:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 7 18769 | 18769 | 17:35 Winterthur station | 0h27 | 18:02 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18769 | 18769 | 17:35 Winterthur station | 0h35 | 18:10 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 11 19168 | 19168 | 17:39 Winterthur station | 0h19 | 17:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8 18869 | 18869 | 17:41 Winterthur station | 0h18 | 17:59 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8 18869 | 18869 | 17:41 Winterthur station | 0h24 | 18:05 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 29 20968 | 20968 · S 12 19268 | 19268 | 17:44 Oberwinterthur | 0h28 | 18:12 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 24 20469 | 20469 | 17:45 Winterthur station | 0h23 | 18:08 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20469 | 20469 | 17:45 Winterthur station | 0h31 | 18:16 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 12 19268 | 19268 | 17:52 Winterthur station | 0h20 | 18:12 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
B 1 | 18967 · S 11 19170 | 19170 | 17:53 Winterthur | 0h35 | 18:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 17:54 Winterthur station | 0h20 | 18:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 17:54 Winterthur station | 0h28 | 18:22 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2130 | 2130 | 18:01 Winterthur station | 0h25 | 18:26 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18771 | 18771 · S 8 18871 | 18871 | 18:05 Winterthur station | 0h24 | 18:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 7 18771 | 18771 | 18:05 Winterthur station | 0h27 | 18:32 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20471 | 20471 | 18:08 Oberwinterthur | 0h38 | 18:46 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8 18871 | 18871 | 18:11 Winterthur station | 0h18 | 18:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 29 20970 | 20970 · S 12 19270 | 19270 | 18:14 Oberwinterthur | 0h28 | 18:42 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 24 20471 | 20471 | 18:15 Winterthur station | 0h23 | 18:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3278 | 3278 | 18:24 Winterthur station | 0h20 | 18:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 11 19172 | 19172 | 18:29 Oberwinterthur | 0h29 | 18:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 29 20972 | 20972 · S 12 19272 | 19272 | 18:44 Oberwinterthur | 0h28 | 19:12 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
B 1 | 20637 · S 11 19174 | 19174 | 18:53 Winterthur | 0h35 | 19:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 24 20475 | 20475 | 19:08 Oberwinterthur | 0h38 | 19:46 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 29 20974 | 20974 · S 12 19274 | 19274 | 19:14 Oberwinterthur | 0h28 | 19:42 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 11 19176 | 19176 | 19:29 Oberwinterthur | 0h29 | 19:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 29 20976 | 20976 · S 12 19276 | 19276 | 19:44 Oberwinterthur | 0h28 | 20:12 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
B 1 | 22190 · S 11 19178 | 19178 | 19:53 Winterthur | 0h35 | 20:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 21 October | |||||
IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:01 Winterthur station | 0h25 | 8:26 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 290 | 290 | 8:03 Winterthur station | 0h25 | 8:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18731 | 18731 | 8:05 Winterthur station | 0h27 | 8:32 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18731 | 18731 | 8:05 Winterthur station | 0h35 | 8:40 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18731 | 18731 · S 8 18831 | 18831 | 8:05 Winterthur station | 0h24 | 8:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
S 24 20431 | 20431 | 8:08 Oberwinterthur | 0h38 | 8:46 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20431 | 20431 · S 23 19030 | 19030 | 8:08 Oberwinterthur | 0h31 | 8:39 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 11 19130 | 19130 | 8:09 Winterthur station | 0h19 | 8:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8 18831 | 18831 | 8:11 Winterthur station | 0h24 | 8:35 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8 18831 | 18831 | 8:11 Winterthur station | 0h18 | 8:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 29 20930 | 20930 · S 12 19230 | 19230 | 8:14 Oberwinterthur | 0h28 | 8:42 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 24 20431 | 20431 | 8:15 Winterthur station | 0h23 | 8:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3258 | 3258 | 8:24 Winterthur station | 0h20 | 8:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 11 19132 | 19132 | 8:29 Oberwinterthur | 0h29 | 8:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 29 20932 | 20932 · S 12 19232 | 19232 | 8:44 Oberwinterthur | 0h28 | 9:12 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Winterthur 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 Winterthur to Zurich trains use the Winterthur to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Winterthur and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Winterthur 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 options include: Fu Ji Restaurant, Restaurant Strauss
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Winterthur. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Winterthur. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Winterthur: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Winterthur: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Winterthur: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Banana City, Park Hotel Winterthur, Sorell Hotel Krone.
Oberwinterthur is 2 km from Winterthur city centre. Public transport options include:
Oberwinterthur has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Oberwinterthur.
ATMs are available at Oberwinterthur.
Available at Oberwinterthur: Parking, WC.
Available at Oberwinterthur: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberwinterthur.
Winterthur Hegi is 3 km from Winterthur city centre. Public transport options include:
Winterthur Hegi has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Winterthur Hegi.
ATMs are available at Winterthur Hegi.
Available at Winterthur Hegi: Parking, WC.
Available at Winterthur Hegi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Winterthur Hegi.
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 Stadelhofen 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: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
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