The cheapest and fastest trains from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
61
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 €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 61 trains that leave Sankt Margrethen for Zurich on Mon, Aug 10, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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 | 7148:43 AM1h31St. Margrethen10:14 AMZürich Oerlikon€231One-way1 transfer
S 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 5168:22 AM1h36St. Margrethen9:58 AMZurich HB€241One-way1 transfer
S 4 11496 | 11496 · IR 13 3252 | 325212:53 AM4h59St. Margrethen5:52 AMZurich HB€241One-way1 transfer
IR 13 3260 | 32608:13 AM1h31St. Margrethen9:44 AMZürich Oerlikon€251One-way0 transfers
S 4 11496 | 11496 · IR 13 3252 | 3252 · S 11 19120 | 1912012:53 AM5h12St. Margrethen6:05 AMZurich Altstetten€251One-way2 transfers
EC 198 | 1989:10 AM1h18St. Margrethen10:28 AMZurich HB€461One-way0 transfers
EC 290 | 2907:10 AM1h18St. Margrethen8:28 AMZurich HB€461One-way0 transfers
EC 198 | 198 · S 7 18739 | 18739 · S 8 18839 | 188399:10 AM1h19St. Margrethen10:29 AMZürich Oerlikon€421One-way2 transfers
EC 198 | 198 · S 8 18839 | 188399:10 AM1h19St. Margrethen10:29 AMZürich Oerlikon€421One-way1 transfer
EC 290 | 290 · S 7 18731 | 18731 · S 8 18831 | 188317:10 AM1h19St. Margrethen8:29 AMZürich Oerlikon€421One-way2 transfers
Live departures
Sankt Margrethen to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Sankt Margrethen to Zurich trains for today, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 196 | 196 · S 11 19146 | 19146 | 11:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 12:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
EC 196 | 196 · S 8 18847 | 18847 | 11:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h19 | 12:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
EC 196 | 196 | 11:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h18 | 12:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 196 | 196 · S 7 18747 | 18747 · S 8 18847 | 18847 | 11:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h19 | 12:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 11:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h39 | 12:52 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3266 | 3266 · S 11 19148 | 19148 | 11:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h52 | 1:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11242 | 11242 · IC 5 522 | 522 · S 11 19148 | 19148 | 11:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h43 | 1:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3263 | 3263 · IR 35 2370 | 2370 | 11:46 AM St. Margrethen | 2h12 | 1:58 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11444 | 11444 · RJX 13478 | 13478 · S 11 19150 | 19150 | 11:53 AM St. Margrethen | 1h42 | 1:35 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 · S 11 19152 | 19152 | 12:13 PM St. Margrethen | 1h52 | 2:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11246 | 11246 · IC 5 524 | 524 · S 11 19152 | 19152 | 12:22 PM St. Margrethen | 1h43 | 2:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, August 10 | |||||
RE 13 3508 | 3508 · IR 13 3292 | 3292 · S 35 8118 | 8118 · S 12 19218 | 19218 | 12:13 AM St. Margrethen | 5h37 | 5:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3 transfers | |
S 4 11496 | 11496 · IR 13 3252 | 3252 · S 11 19120 | 19120 | 12:53 AM St. Margrethen | 5h12 | 6:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
S 4 11496 | 11496 · IR 13 3252 | 3252 | 12:53 AM St. Margrethen | 4h59 | 5:52 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 13 11031 | 11031 · IR 35 2356 | 2356 | 4:27 AM St. Margrethen | 2h31 | 6:58 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
S 13 11031 | 11031 · IC 3 556 | 556 | 4:27 AM St. Margrethen | 1h55 | 6:22 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 13 11031 | 11031 · IC 3 556 | 556 · S 11 19122 | 19122 | 4:27 AM St. Margrethen | 2h08 | 6:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
S 2 11216 | 11216 · IR 13 3254 | 3254 · S 11 19124 | 19124 | 5:05 AM St. Margrethen | 2h00 | 7:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
S 2 11216 | 11216 · IR 13 3254 | 3254 | 5:05 AM St. Margrethen | 1h47 | 6:52 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11216 | 11216 · IR 13 3254 | 3254 | 5:05 AM St. Margrethen | 1h39 | 6:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
S 5 11518 | 11518 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 5:32 AM St. Margrethen | 1h42 | 7:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3251 | 3251 · IR 35 2358 | 2358 | 5:46 AM St. Margrethen | 2h12 | 7:58 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3251 | 3251 · IC 3 558 | 558 | 5:46 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 7:22 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11420 | 11420 · IC 5 1510 | 1510 · S 11 19126 | 19126 | 5:53 AM St. Margrethen | 1h42 | 7:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
S 4 11420 | 11420 · IC 5 1510 | 1510 · S 8 18827 | 18827 | 5:53 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 7:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
S 4 11420 | 11420 · IC 5 1510 | 1510 · S 7 18727 | 18727 · S 8 18827 | 18827 | 5:53 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 7:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
S 4 11420 | 11420 · IC 5 1510 | 1510 | 5:53 AM St. Margrethen | 1h35 | 7:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3256 | 3256 · S 11 19128 | 19128 | 6:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h52 | 8:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 6:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h39 | 7:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 6:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h31 | 7:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2201 | 2201 · IC 3 762 | 762 | 6:16 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 7:53 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11222 | 11222 · IC 5 512 | 512 · S 8 18829 | 18829 | 6:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 7:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
S 2 11222 | 11222 · IC 5 512 | 512 · S 11 19128 | 19128 | 6:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h43 | 8:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
S 2 11222 | 11222 · IC 5 512 | 512 · S 7 18729 | 18729 · S 8 18829 | 18829 | 6:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 7:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
S 2 11222 | 11222 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 6:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 7:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 2206 | 2206 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 6:43 AM St. Margrethen | 1h31 | 8:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3253 | 3253 · IC 3 560 | 560 | 6:46 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 8:22 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EC 290 | 290 · S 11 19130 | 19130 | 7:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 8:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
EC 290 | 290 · S 7 18731 | 18731 · S 8 18831 | 18831 | 7:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h19 | 8:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
EC 290 | 290 | 7:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h18 | 8:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 290 | 290 · S 8 18831 | 18831 | 7:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h19 | 8:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3258 | 3258 · S 11 19132 | 19132 | 7:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h52 | 9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3258 | 3258 | 7:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h39 | 8:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3258 | 3258 | 7:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h31 | 8:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2203 | 2203 · IC 3 764 | 764 | 7:16 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 8:53 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11226 | 11226 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 7:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 8:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11226 | 11226 · IC 5 514 | 514 · S 8 18833 | 18833 | 7:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 8:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
S 2 11226 | 11226 · IC 5 514 | 514 · S 11 19132 | 19132 | 7:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h43 | 9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
S 2 11226 | 11226 · IC 5 514 | 514 · S 7 18733 | 18733 · S 8 18833 | 18833 | 7:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 8:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
IR 13 2208 | 2208 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 7:43 AM St. Margrethen | 1h31 | 9:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3255 | 3255 · IC 3 562 | 562 | 7:46 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 9:22 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3255 | 3255 · IR 35 2362 | 2362 | 7:46 AM St. Margrethen | 2h12 | 9:58 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11428 | 11428 · IC 5 1514 | 1514 · S 11 19134 | 19134 | 7:53 AM St. Margrethen | 1h42 | 9:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
S 4 11428 | 11428 · IC 5 1514 | 1514 | 7:53 AM St. Margrethen | 1h35 | 9:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 4 11428 | 11428 · IC 5 1514 | 1514 · S 8 18835 | 18835 | 7:53 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 9:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
S 4 11428 | 11428 · IC 5 1514 | 1514 · S 7 18735 | 18735 · S 8 18835 | 18835 | 7:53 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 9:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 · S 11 19136 | 19136 | 8:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h52 | 10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 8:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h39 | 9:52 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 8:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h31 | 9:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 2205 | 2205 · ICE 108 | 108 | 8:16 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 9:53 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 8:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 9:58 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 516 · S 11 19136 | 19136 | 8:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h43 | 10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
S 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 516 · S 8 18837 | 18837 | 8:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 9:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
S 2 11230 | 11230 · IC 5 516 | 516 · S 7 18737 | 18737 · S 8 18837 | 18837 | 8:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h37 | 9:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
IR 13 2210 | 2210 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 8:43 AM St. Margrethen | 1h31 | 10:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3257 | 3257 · IC 3 564 | 564 | 8:46 AM St. Margrethen | 1h36 | 10:22 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EC 198 | 198 | 9:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h18 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 198 | 198 · S 7 18739 | 18739 · S 8 18839 | 18839 | 9:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h19 | 10:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
EC 198 | 198 · S 11 19138 | 19138 | 9:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h25 | 10:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
EC 198 | 198 · S 8 18839 | 18839 | 9:10 AM St. Margrethen | 1h19 | 10:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 · S 11 19140 | 19140 | 9:13 AM St. Margrethen | 1h52 | 11:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
S 2 11234 | 11234 · IC 5 518 | 518 · S 11 19140 | 19140 | 9:22 AM St. Margrethen | 1h43 | 11:05 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 33 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 5 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 19m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo, Südostbahn from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo, Südostbahn trains will get you between Sankt Margrethen and Zurich from €23. 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sankt Margrethen to Zurich
Most Sankt Margrethen to Zurich trains use the St. Margrethen to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Sankt Margrethen and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sankt Margrethen station do trains to Zurich leave from?
Getting to St. Margrethen from Sankt Margrethen city centre
St. Margrethen train station facilities and services
St. Margrethen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Bahnhof, Gasthaus zur Alten Post
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St. Margrethen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at St. Margrethen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St. Margrethen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St. Margrethen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Margrethen: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ibis Styles St. Margrethen, Best Western Hotel Rebstock, Bodenseehotel.
St. Margrethen, Bahnhof train station facilities and services
St. Margrethen, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St. Margrethen, Bahnhof.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at St. Margrethen, Bahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St. Margrethen, Bahnhof: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St. Margrethen, Bahnhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Margrethen, Bahnhof.
Which Zurich station do trains from Sankt Margrethen arrive at?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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