The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Baden
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Baden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Baden will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 16 trains that leave Zurich for Baden every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 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 36 1962 | 19628:360h15Zurich HB8:51Baden station£181One-way0 changes
S 12 19228 | 192288:200h22Zurich Altstetten8:42Baden station£181One-way0 changes
IR 36 2062 | 20628:100h18Zurich HB8:28Baden station£181One-way0 changes
S 11 19131 | 19131 · S 6 18630 | 186308:240h45Zurich Altstetten9:09Baden station£181One-way1 change
S 6 18630 | 186308:310h38Zurich HB9:09Baden station£181One-way0 changes
IR 36 2064 | 20649:150h13Zurich Altstetten9:28Baden station£181One-way0 changes
IR 36 2062 | 20628:150h13Zurich Altstetten8:28Baden station£181One-way0 changes
IR 36 1962 | 19628:360h15Zurich HB8:51Baden station£181One-way0 changes
IR 16 2162 | 21628:060h15Zurich HB8:21Baden station£181One-way0 changes
IR 36 2062 | 20628:100h18Zurich HB8:28Baden station£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Zurich to Baden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Baden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 22 km
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54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zurich to Baden train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Baden trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 6 18628 | 18628 | 8:01 Zurich HB | 0h38 | 8:39 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2062 | 2062 | 8:02 Zürich Oerlikon | 0h26 | 8:28 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 8:06 Zurich HB | 0h15 | 8:21 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18628 | 18628 | 8:09 Zürich Oerlikon | 0h30 | 8:39 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2062 | 2062 | 8:10 Zurich HB | 0h18 | 8:28 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 12 19228 | 19228 | 8:14 Zurich HB | 0h28 | 8:42 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2062 | 2062 | 8:15 Zurich Altstetten | 0h13 | 8:28 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 12 19228 | 19228 | 8:20 Zurich Altstetten | 0h22 | 8:42 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18629 | 18629 · IR 36 1962 | 1962 | 8:21 Zürich Oerlikon | 0h30 | 8:51 Baden station | 1 change | |
S 11 19131 | 19131 · S 6 18630 | 18630 | 8:24 Zurich Altstetten | 0h45 | 9:09 Baden station | 1 change | |
S 6 18630 | 18630 | 8:31 Zurich HB | 0h38 | 9:09 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1962 | 1962 | 8:36 Zurich HB | 0h15 | 8:51 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18630 | 18630 | 8:39 Zürich Oerlikon | 0h30 | 9:09 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 12 19230 | 19230 | 8:50 Zurich Altstetten | 0h22 | 9:12 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18631 | 18631 · IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 8:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 0h30 | 9:21 Baden station | 1 change | |
IR 36 2064 | 2064 | 9:15 Zurich Altstetten | 0h13 | 9:28 Baden station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Baden
Trains from Zurich to Baden run on average 27 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 15m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Nightjet from Zurich to Baden trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Zurich and Baden from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Zurich to Baden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Baden 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 Baden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Baden
- 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 - 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, 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 - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Lemon
- Il Brunello
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Blue City Hotel
- Hotel Linde
- Atrium Hotel Blume
- Located in the main hall
- 465 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Zurich, Bern, Basel
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: SBB services to Zurich, Bern, Basel
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