The cheapest and fastest trains from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 16 trains that leave Sankt Margrethen for Zurich on Sat, Dec 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 27 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Sat, Dec 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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 13 2210 | 2210 · IC 1 714 | 714
IR 13 3260 | 3260
IR 13 3260 | 3260
S 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 516
IR 13 3260 | 3260 · S 11 19136 | 19136
EC 198 | 198
EC 198 | 198 · S 7 18739 | 18739 · S 8 18839 | 18839
EC 198 | 198 · S 8 18839 | 18839
EC 198 | 198 · S 11 19138 | 19138
IR 13 2210 | 2210 · IC 1 714 | 714Live departures
Sankt Margrethen to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Sankt Margrethen to Zurich trains for today, Friday, December 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 2 11250 | 11250 · IC 5 526 | 526 · S 11 19156 | 19156 | 12:22 PM St. Margrethen | 1h43 | 2:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, December 27 | |||||
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 7:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h39 | 8:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 · S 11 19136 | 19136 | 7:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h52 | 9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 7:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h31 | 8:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2205 | 2205 · ICE 108 | 108 | 7:16 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 8:53 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 7:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 8:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 516 · S 7 18737 | 18737 · S 8 18837 | 18837 | 7:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 8:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
S 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 516 · S 8 18837 | 18837 | 7:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 8:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
S 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 516 · S 11 19136 | 19136 | 7:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h43 | 9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 2210 | 2210 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 7:43 AM St. Margrethen | 1h31 | 9:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3257 | 3257 · IC 3 564 | 564 | 7:46 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 9:22 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EC 198 | 198 | 8:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h18 | 9:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 198 | 198 · S 7 18739 | 18739 · S 8 18839 | 18839 | 8:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h19 | 9:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
EC 198 | 198 · S 8 18839 | 18839 | 8:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h19 | 9:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
EC 198 | 198 · S 11 19138 | 19138 | 8:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 9:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 · S 11 19140 | 19140 | 8:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h52 | 10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11234 | 11234 · IC 5 518 | 518 · S 11 19140 | 19140 | 8:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h43 | 10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich
Trains from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: SBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich trainsSBB, Thurbo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Sankt Margrethen and Zurich from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sankt Margrethen 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from St. Margrethen, which is located around 0.1 miles (106 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Zurich HB, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Bahnhof
- Gasthaus zur Alten Post
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Ibis Styles St. Margrethen
- Best Western Hotel Rebstock
- Bodenseehotel
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Austria, Germany, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 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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