The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Dornbirn
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€81
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Dornbirn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Dornbirn will cost around €81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Dornbirn without transferring at least once.
RJX 165+
REX 1
EC 99+
REX 1
IC 1253+
IR 2212+
S 2+
REX 1
EC 163+
S 1
EC 99+
REX 1
RJX 165+
REX 1
IC 1253+
IR 2212+
S 2+
REX 1
EC 163+
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Compare bus and train for Zurich to Dornbirn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Dornbirn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€33 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Dornbirn train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1253+ IR 2212+ S 2+ REX 1 | 7:07 AM Zurich HB | 2h01 | 9:08 AM Dornbirn station | 3 transfers | |
EC 163+ S 1 | 7:40 AM Zurich HB | 2h18 | 9:58 AM Dornbirn station | 1 transfer | |
EC 99+ REX 1 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 1h47 | 10:20 AM Dornbirn station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 165+ REX 1 | 9:40 AM Zurich HB | 1h58 | 11:38 AM Dornbirn station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Dornbirn
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, SBB, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Dornbirn trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, SBB, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Dornbirn from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
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SBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Railjet
EuroNight
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Dornbirn

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Dornbirn
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 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
- 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 - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Bahnhofstraße.
- Gasthaus Gemsle
- Restaurant Rotes Haus
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Krone
- Vienna House Martinspark Dornbirn
- Hotel Katharinenhof
- Located in the main hall
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
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