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The cheapest and fastest trains from Buchs to Zurich

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 08

Cheapest price on Nov 08: €25
Average ticket price on Nov 08: €32
Fastest journey on Nov 08: 1 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Nov 08: 1 h 7 m
Trains on Nov 08: 9
Distance: 73 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buchs to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Buchs to Zurich will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.

Fast trains

On Sun, Nov 08, we found 9 trains from Buchs to Zurich, including 9 direct services.

On Sun, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 73 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 7 m .

On Sun, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.

10:45 PM 5h03
Buchs
3:48 AM
Zurich
€25
1 One-way
0 transfers
7:15 AM 1h07
Buchs
8:22 AM
Zurich
€27
1 One-way
0 transfers
4:15 AM 1h07
Buchs
5:22 AM
Zurich
€27
1 One-way
0 transfers
8:15 AM 1h07
Buchs
9:22 AM
Zurich
€29
1 One-way
0 transfers
6:45 AM 1h08
Buchs
7:53 AM
Zurich
€30
1 One-way
0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Buchs to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Buchs to Zurich run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 1h 4m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

73 km

Average train duration

1h 25m

Cheapest ticket price

€22

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 4m

First train

12:03 AM

Last train

11:54 PM

Cheapest Month

Sep

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Apr - Jun

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Wed

Best time to book

1 day

Price information

Live departures

Buchs to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Buchs to Zurich trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IR 13 3251 \| 3251 · IC 3 558 \| 558	6:15 AM Buchs SG	1h07	7:22 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3251 \| 3251 · IC 3 558 \| 558 · S 6 18626 \| 18626	6:15 AM Buchs SG	1h23	7:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
S 4 11415 \| 11415 · S 25 20528 \| 20528 · S 8 18828 \| 18828	6:40 AM Buchs SG	1h49	8:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
S 4 11415 \| 11415 · S 25 20528 \| 20528	6:40 AM Buchs SG	1h37	8:17 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 2201 \| 2201 · S 17 12322 \| 12322 · S 25 20528 \| 20528	6:45 AM Buchs SG	1h32	8:17 AM Zurich HB	2 transfers
IR 13 3258 \| 3258	6:45 AM Buchs SG	1h59	8:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 3258 \| 3258	6:45 AM Buchs SG	2h07	8:52 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 2201 \| 2201 · S 17 12322 \| 12322 · S 25 20528 \| 20528 · S 8 18828 \| 18828	6:45 AM Buchs SG	1h44	8:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
IR 13 3253 \| 3253 · IC 3 560 \| 560	7:15 AM Buchs SG	1h07	8:22 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3253 \| 3253 · IC 3 560 \| 560 · S 6 18630 \| 18630	7:15 AM Buchs SG	1h23	8:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3260 \| 3260	7:45 AM Buchs SG	2h07	9:52 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 2203 \| 2203 · IC 3 764 \| 764	7:45 AM Buchs SG	1h08	8:53 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3260 \| 3260	7:45 AM Buchs SG	1h59	9:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 2203 \| 2203 · IC 3 764 \| 764 · S 6 18632 \| 18632	7:45 AM Buchs SG	1h23	9:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3255 \| 3255 · IC 3 562 \| 562 · S 6 18634 \| 18634	8:15 AM Buchs SG	1h23	9:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3255 \| 3255 · IC 3 562 \| 562	8:15 AM Buchs SG	1h07	9:22 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
S 4 11432 \| 11432 · EC 198 \| 198 · S 7 18739 \| 18739 · S 8 18839 \| 18839	8:19 AM Buchs SG	2h10	10:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
IR 13 2205 \| 2205 · ICE 108 \| 108 · S 6 18636 \| 18636	8:45 AM Buchs SG	1h23	10:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3262 \| 3262	8:45 AM Buchs SG	1h59	10:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 3262 \| 3262	8:45 AM Buchs SG	2h07	10:52 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 2205 \| 2205 · ICE 108 \| 108	8:45 AM Buchs SG	1h08	9:53 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3257 \| 3257 · IC 3 564 \| 564	9:15 AM Buchs SG	1h07	10:22 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3257 \| 3257 · IC 3 564 \| 564 · S 6 18638 \| 18638	9:15 AM Buchs SG	1h23	10:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3264 \| 3264	9:45 AM Buchs SG	2h07	11:52 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 2207 \| 2207 · IC 3 768 \| 768 · S 6 18640 \| 18640	9:45 AM Buchs SG	1h23	11:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3264 \| 3264	9:45 AM Buchs SG	1h59	11:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 2207 \| 2207 · IC 3 768 \| 768	9:45 AM Buchs SG	1h08	10:53 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3259 \| 3259 · IC 900 \| 900	10:15 AM Buchs SG	1h07	11:22 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3259 \| 3259 · IC 900 \| 900 · S 6 18642 \| 18642	10:15 AM Buchs SG	1h23	11:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 2209 \| 2209 · IC 3 770 \| 770 · S 6 18644 \| 18644	10:45 AM Buchs SG	1h23	12:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3266 \| 3266	10:45 AM Buchs SG	1h59	12:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 2209 \| 2209 · IC 3 770 \| 770	10:45 AM Buchs SG	1h08	11:53 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3266 \| 3266	10:45 AM Buchs SG	2h07	12:52 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 3261 \| 3261 · IC 3 568 \| 568 · S 6 18646 \| 18646	11:15 AM Buchs SG	1h23	12:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3261 \| 3261 · IC 3 568 \| 568	11:15 AM Buchs SG	1h07	12:22 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3268 \| 3268	11:45 AM Buchs SG	2h07	1:52 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 2211 \| 2211 · IC 3 772 \| 772	11:45 AM Buchs SG	1h08	12:53 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3268 \| 3268	11:45 AM Buchs SG	1h59	1:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 2211 \| 2211 · IC 3 772 \| 772 · S 6 18648 \| 18648	11:45 AM Buchs SG	1h23	1:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3263 \| 3263 · IC 902 \| 902 · S 6 18650 \| 18650	12:15 PM Buchs SG	1h23	1:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3263 \| 3263 · IC 902 \| 902	12:15 PM Buchs SG	1h07	1:22 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 2213 \| 2213 · ICE 104 \| 104 · S 6 18652 \| 18652	12:45 PM Buchs SG	1h23	2:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 2213 \| 2213 · ICE 104 \| 104	12:45 PM Buchs SG	1h08	1:53 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3270 \| 3270	12:45 PM Buchs SG	2h07	2:52 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 3270 \| 3270	12:45 PM Buchs SG	1h59	2:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 3265 \| 3265 · IC 3 572 \| 572 · S 6 18654 \| 18654	1:15 PM Buchs SG	1h23	2:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3265 \| 3265 · IC 3 572 \| 572	1:15 PM Buchs SG	1h07	2:22 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
S 4 11452 \| 11452 · IC 5 1526 \| 1526 · S 7 18759 \| 18759 · S 8 18859 \| 18859	1:19 PM Buchs SG	2h10	3:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
IR 13 2215 \| 2215 · IC 3 776 \| 776	1:45 PM Buchs SG	1h08	2:53 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 3272 \| 3272	1:45 PM Buchs SG	2h07	3:52 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 3272 \| 3272	1:45 PM Buchs SG	1h59	3:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 2215 \| 2215 · IC 3 776 \| 776 · S 6 18656 \| 18656	1:45 PM Buchs SG	1h23	3:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3267 \| 3267 · IC 904 \| 904 · S 6 18658 \| 18658	2:15 PM Buchs SG	1h23	3:38 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3267 \| 3267 · IC 904 \| 904	2:15 PM Buchs SG	1h07	3:22 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 2217 \| 2217 · ICE 102 \| 102	2:45 PM Buchs SG	1h08	3:53 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IR 13 2217 \| 2217 · ICE 102 \| 102 · S 6 18660 \| 18660	2:45 PM Buchs SG	1h23	4:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 13 3274 \| 3274	2:45 PM Buchs SG	1h59	4:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 3274 \| 3274	2:45 PM Buchs SG	2h07	4:52 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
This is the last train of the day.

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Train companies: SBB from Buchs to Zurich trainsSBB trains will get you between Buchs and Zurich from €22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SBB Duration

1h 4m

Cheapest SBB Price

€22

SBB frequency

25 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Learn more about SBB

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Buchs and Zurich

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from Buchs to Zurich, you can count on SBB for the best way to get you to Zurich. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Buchs and Zurich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Trains from Buchs to Zurich

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buchs to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Buchs to Zurich can start from as little as €22 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Buchs to Zurich is €35; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Buchs to Zurich is 1h 4m to travel the 73 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Buchs to Zurich leaves at 12:03 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Buchs to Zurich leaves at 11:54 PM.

Yes,there are 5 direct trains a day from Buchs to Zurich with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Buchs to Zurich. You can choose between SBB. SBB trains take around 1h 4m

Yes, you can take a night train from Buchs to Zurich with SBB. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

A day trip to Zurich from Buchs is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 4m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Buchs and Zurich including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Buchs to Zurich

Most Buchs to Zurich trains use the Buchs SG to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Buchs and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Buchs

Arrival train stations in Zurich

Which Buchs station do trains to Zurich leave from?

Trains from Buchs to Zurich leave from Buchs SG. The station is from Buchs city centre at Bahnhofstrasse 1, 9470 Buchs, Switzerland.

Buchs SGBahnhofstrasse 1, 9470 Buchs, Switzerland+41 58 668 86 00 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Buchs SG from Buchs city centre

Bus401 · 6m · every ~3 min

Buchs SG train station facilities and services

Buchs SG 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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Buchserhof, Restaurant City Buchs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Buchs SG. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Buchs SG. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Buchs SG: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Buchs SG: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Buchs SG.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Buchserhof, Hotel City Buchs, Hotel Restaurant Landgasthof Werdenberg.

Which Zurich station do trains from Buchs arrive at?

Trains from Buchs to Zurich most often arrive at Zürich HB. Some services arrive at Zürich Oerlikon, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Zurich arrival station.

Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · €3 · every ~3 min

S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · €1 · every ~43 min

Bus31, 33 · 5m · €2 · every ~16 min

N4, N5, N91 · 5m · €2

Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · €2 · every ~19 min

Zürich HB train station facilities and services

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.