The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
2
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 £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Zurich Airport for Zurich Altstetten 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 9 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 23 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.
7:210h23Zurich Airport7:44Zurich Altstetten£81One-way0 changes
7:060h18Zurich Airport7:24Zurich Altstetten£81One-way0 changes
7:060h18Zurich Airport7:24Zurich Altstetten£81One-way0 changes
7:210h23Zurich Airport7:44Zurich Altstetten£81One-way0 changes
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 £8.
Distance: 9 km
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Compare prices and tickets Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten
Trains from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten run on average 13 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 07:21. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 18m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 7:06 |
Last train 7:21 |
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Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich Airport to Zurich Altstetten trainsSBB, Swiss Federal 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 Federal 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.

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