The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Crans-Montana
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Crans-Montana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Crans-Montana will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich for Crans-Montana every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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.








Live departures
Zurich to Crans-Montana train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Crans-Montana trains for today, Tuesday 20 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:48 Zurich | 3h09 | 10:57 Crans-Montana | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:59 Zurich | 3h18 | 11:17 Crans-Montana | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:02 Zurich | 2h55 | 10:57 Crans-Montana | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:59 Zurich | 3h18 | 13:17 Crans-Montana | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Crans-Montana
Trains from Zurich to Crans-Montana run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Crans-Montana trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Crans-Montana from £53. 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 Crans-Montana train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Crans-Montana 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 Crans-Montana, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Crans-Montana
- 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
- 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 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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