The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Buchs SG
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Buchs SG is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Buchs SG will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich HB for Buchs SG every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.










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Compare train and coach for Zurich HB to Buchs SG
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Buchs SG among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 75 km
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£29 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Buchs SG train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Buchs SG trains for today, Monday 22 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:09 Zurich HB | 2h05 | 06:14 Buchs SG | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:40 Zurich HB | 1h08 | 05:48 Buchs SG | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:40 Zurich HB | 1h08 | 07:48 Buchs SG | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:43 Zurich HB | 1h35 | 14:18 Buchs SG | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:38 Zurich HB | 1h06 | 19:44 Buchs SG | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Zurich HB to Buchs SG by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Buchs SG
Trains from Zurich HB to Buchs SG run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:18, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 02:18 |
Last train 20:38 |
Train companies: SBB, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich HB to Buchs SG trainsSBB, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Buchs SG from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich HB to Buchs SG train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Buchs SG 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 Buchs SG, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Buchs SG
- 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 - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Buchserhof
- Restaurant City Buchs
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Buchserhof
- Hotel City Buchs
- Hotel Restaurant Landgasthof Werdenberg
- Located in the main hall
- 320 places, covered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Austria, Liechtenstein, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Zurich, Chur, and beyond
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