The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Plochingen
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 51 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Plochingen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Zurich to Plochingen you need to make at least 2 changes.
18:373h45Zurich22:22PlochingenFind prices2 changes
19:3711h36Zurich7:13PlochingenFind prices3 changes
20:3711h45Zurich8:22PlochingenFind prices2 changes
15:374h16Zurich19:53Plochingen£671One-way2 changes
18:373h45Zurich22:22PlochingenFind prices2 changes
15:374h16Zurich19:53Plochingen£671One-way2 changes
19:3711h36Zurich7:13PlochingenFind prices3 changes
20:3711h45Zurich8:22PlochingenFind prices2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Plochingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Plochingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £118.
Distance: 163 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £280 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare prices and tickets Zurich to Plochingen by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Plochingen
Trains from Zurich to Plochingen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:53, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 1:53 |
Last train 20:07 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Plochingen trainsSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Plochingen from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Zurich to Plochingen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Plochingen 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 Plochingen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Plochingen
- 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
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Waldeck
- Dam Dam Pizzaservice
- Staigers Waldhorn
- Gaststätte Krone
- Schurwald Hotel
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