The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Altdorf
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Altdorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Altdorf will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 55 trains that leave Zurich for Altdorf every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
IR 75 2576 | 2576 · S 2 21247 | 21247
IR 75 2116 | 2116 · S 2 21243 | 21243
IR 75 2120 | 2120 · S 2 21251 | 21251
IR 75 2112 | 2112 · S 2 21235 | 21235
IR 46 2409 | 2409
IC 2 873 | 873
IC 2 865 | 865
IC 2 861 | 861
IR 46 2409 | 2409
IR 46 2421 | 2421Live departures
Zurich to Altdorf train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Altdorf trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 75 2564 | 2564 · S 2 21219 | 21219 | 04:35 Zurich HB | 1h16 | 05:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
IR 46 2409 | 2409 | 05:05 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 06:17 Altdorf station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20421 | 20421 · S 2 21223 | 21223 | 05:09 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h42 | 06:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 · S 2 21223 | 21223 | 05:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 06:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 6 18621 | 18621 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 · S 2 21223 | 21223 | 05:21 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 06:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2106 | 2106 · S 2 21223 | 21223 | 05:35 Zurich HB | 1h16 | 06:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 5 18523 | 18523 · IC 2 861 | 861 | 05:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h22 | 07:08 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 6 18623 | 18623 · IC 2 861 | 861 | 05:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h17 | 07:08 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
IC 2 861 | 861 | 06:05 Zurich HB | 1h03 | 07:08 Altdorf station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20425 | 20425 · S 2 21227 | 21227 | 06:09 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h42 | 07:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 5 18524 | 18524 · S 2 21227 | 21227 | 06:15 Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 07:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IR 75 2570 | 2570 · S 2 21227 | 21227 | 06:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 07:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · EC 11 | 11 · S 2 21227 | 21227 | 06:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h35 | 07:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IR 75 2570 | 2570 · S 2 21227 | 21227 | 06:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h35 | 07:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 6 18625 | 18625 · IR 75 2570 | 2570 · S 2 21227 | 21227 | 06:21 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 07:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2570 | 2570 · S 2 21227 | 21227 | 06:35 Zurich HB | 1h16 | 07:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 5 18527 | 18527 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 | 06:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h31 | 08:17 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 6 18627 | 18627 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 | 06:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h26 | 08:17 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
IR 46 2413 | 2413 | 07:05 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 08:17 Altdorf station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20429 | 20429 · S 2 21231 | 21231 | 07:09 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h42 | 08:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 5 18528 | 18528 · S 2 21231 | 21231 | 07:15 Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 08:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 · S 2 21231 | 21231 | 07:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 08:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 · S 2 21231 | 21231 | 07:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h35 | 08:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · EC 33 | 33 · S 2 21231 | 21231 | 07:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h35 | 08:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 6 18629 | 18629 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 · S 2 21231 | 21231 | 07:21 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 08:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2110 | 2110 · S 2 21231 | 21231 | 07:35 Zurich HB | 1h16 | 08:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 07:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h22 | 09:08 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 6 18631 | 18631 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 07:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h17 | 09:08 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
IC 2 865 | 865 | 08:05 Zurich HB | 1h03 | 09:08 Altdorf station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20433 | 20433 · S 2 21235 | 21235 | 08:09 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h42 | 09:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 5 18532 | 18532 · S 2 21235 | 21235 | 08:15 Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 09:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 · S 2 21235 | 21235 | 08:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h35 | 09:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · EC 13 | 13 · S 2 21235 | 21235 | 08:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h35 | 09:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 · S 2 21235 | 21235 | 08:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 09:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 6 18633 | 18633 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 · S 2 21235 | 21235 | 08:21 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 09:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2112 | 2112 · S 2 21235 | 21235 | 08:35 Zurich HB | 1h16 | 09:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
IR 46 2417 | 2417 | 09:05 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 10:17 Altdorf station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2116 | 2116 · S 2 21243 | 21243 | 10:35 Zurich HB | 1h16 | 11:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IR 46 2421 | 2421 | 10:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h31 | 12:17 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 46 2421 | 2421 | 10:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h26 | 12:17 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
IR 46 2421 | 2421 | 11:05 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 12:17 Altdorf station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20445 | 20445 · S 2 21247 | 21247 | 11:09 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h42 | 12:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 5 18544 | 18544 · S 2 21247 | 21247 | 11:15 Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 12:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · IR 75 2576 | 2576 · S 2 21247 | 21247 | 11:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h35 | 12:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · EC 151 | 151 · S 2 21247 | 21247 | 11:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h35 | 12:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IR 75 2576 | 2576 · S 2 21247 | 21247 | 11:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 12:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 6 18645 | 18645 · IR 75 2576 | 2576 · S 2 21247 | 21247 | 11:21 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 12:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2576 | 2576 · S 2 21247 | 21247 | 11:35 Zurich HB | 1h16 | 12:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 5 18547 | 18547 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 11:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h22 | 13:08 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 6 18647 | 18647 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 11:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h17 | 13:08 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
IC 2 873 | 873 | 12:05 Zurich HB | 1h03 | 13:08 Altdorf station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20449 | 20449 · S 2 21251 | 21251 | 12:09 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h42 | 13:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 · S 2 21251 | 21251 | 12:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 13:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
S 6 18649 | 18649 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 · S 2 21251 | 21251 | 12:21 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 13:51 Altdorf station | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2120 | 2120 · S 2 21251 | 21251 | 12:35 Zurich HB | 1h16 | 13:51 Altdorf station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Altdorf
Trains from Zurich to Altdorf run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Zurich to Altdorf trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich and Altdorf from £16. 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 to Altdorf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Altdorf 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 Altdorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Altdorf
- 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
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 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 available nearby with several parking options
- Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
- Les Halles
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- 25hours Hotel Zürich West
- Sheraton Zürich Hotel
- Novotel Zurich City West
- 800 places, covered
- Located on the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 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 - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station, open 24/7.
- Restaurant Tell
- Burger King
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Höfli
- Hotel Goldener Schlüssel
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Gotthard railway line
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