The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Zurich Airport for Zurich Altstetten every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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 Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 9 km
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Live departures
Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:01 Zurich Airport | 0h19 | 09:20 Zurich Altstetten | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten
Trains from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten run on average 10 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 09:01. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 18m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 06:06 |
Last train 09:01 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich Airport and Zurich Altstetten from £6. 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)
FAQs: Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten 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 Altstetten, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich Airport and Zurich Altstetten
- 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
- 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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