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Museum Kitzbühel
Town museum covering local history, skiing heritage and painter Alfons Walde in a historic centre building.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Kitzbühel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Kitzbühel will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 5 trains from Zurich to Kitzbühel, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 52 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.

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Trains from Zurich to Kitzbühel run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:01 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 5 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Zurich to Kitzbühel.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Kitzbühel trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:40 Zurich | 4h40 | 11:20 Kitzbühel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:32 Zurich | 5h52 | 13:24 Kitzbühel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:40 Zurich | 4h40 | 12:20 Kitzbühel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:40 Zurich | 4h44 | 16:24 Kitzbühel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:40 Zurich | 4h44 | 20:24 Kitzbühel | 0 changesdirect |
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Town museum covering local history, skiing heritage and painter Alfons Walde in a historic centre building.
Gallery in the centre featuring curated exhibitions and cultural events, suitable for a brief art-focused visit.
Small gallery space associated with the museum, showing changing exhibitions linked to regional art and culture.
Medieval centre with colourful façades, boutiques and church views; the essential area for walking and sightseeing.
Popular mountain viewpoint and walking area reached by cable car or trail, with broad views over the Alps and town.
Main street through the old town, lined with historic buildings and ideal for a short stroll and people-watching.
Tyrolean pressed cheese dumplings served in clear beef broth or with salad. A mountain staple that reflects alpine dairy and hearty farmhouse cooking.
A rich soup of beef stock, sliced pancakes and chives. Common across Austria and especially comforting after skiing in Tyrol.
Pan-fried potatoes with bacon, onions and often a fried egg. A classic alpine skillet dish eaten in mountain huts and inns.
Refined dining venue in Hotel Tennerhof, offering Austrian and international cuisine in an elegant setting with attentive service.
Traditional Tyrolean inn in the old town, known for schnitzel, dumplings and hearty Austrian classics in a warm alpine setting.
Established restaurant serving Austrian and seasonal dishes with a polished but relaxed atmosphere near the centre of Kitzbühel.
Kitzbühel is pricier than many Austrian towns, especially in ski season. Hotels, dining and lift-linked travel push costs up, though cafés and simple meals remain manageable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Add 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Kitzbühel Bahnhof -> Kitzbühel town centre
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Most Zurich to Kitzbühel trains use the Zürich HB to Kitzbühel Bahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Kitzbühel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Kitzbühel Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Neuwirt, Gasthof Eggerwirt
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kitzbühel Bahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kitzbühel Bahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kitzbühel Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kitzbühel Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kitzbühel Bahnhof: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort, Hotel Tiefenbrunner, Hotel Zur Tenne.
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