The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Winterthur
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Winterthur is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Winterthur will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 16 trains that leave Zurich for Winterthur on Wed, Nov 05, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 22 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.
S 24 20428 | 20428
S 8 18828 | 18828
S 11 19129 | 19129
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 29 20929 | 20929
IR 13 3259 | 3259
S 8 18828 | 18828
S 8 18826 | 18826
S 11 19129 | 19129
IR 13 3259 | 3259
S 12 19229 | 19229Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Winterthur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 20 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Zurich to Winterthur train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 8 18826 | 18826 | 7:00 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h19 | 7:19 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19129 | 19129 | 7:01 AM Zurich HB | 0h28 | 7:29 AM Oberwinterthur | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19129 | 19129 | 7:01 AM Zurich HB | 0h20 | 7:21 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 509 | 509 | 7:03 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 7:27 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 807 | 807 | 7:05 AM Zurich HB | 0h24 | 7:29 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 29 20929 | 20929 | 7:09 AM Zurich HB | 0h36 | 7:45 AM Oberwinterthur | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 7:09 AM Zurich HB | 0h27 | 7:36 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20428 | 20428 | 7:14 AM Zurich HB | 0h38 | 7:52 AM Oberwinterthur | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20428 | 20428 | 7:14 AM Zurich HB | 0h32 | 7:46 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h21 | 7:36 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19229 | 19229 | 7:16 AM Zurich HB | 0h22 | 7:38 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19229 | 19229 · S 29 20929 | 20929 | 7:16 AM Zurich HB | 0h29 | 7:45 AM Oberwinterthur | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20428 | 20428 | 7:22 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h24 | 7:46 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18728 | 18728 | 7:27 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h28 | 7:55 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 8 18828 | 18828 | 7:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h19 | 7:49 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19131 | 19131 · B 1 | 11316 | 7:31 AM Zurich HB | 0h39 | 8:10 AM Winterthur | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Winterthur
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Winterthur trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Winterthur from €15. 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 Zurich to Winterthur

When departing from Zurich, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Zurich HB, Zurich Airport, Zürich Stadelhofen, Zürich Oerlikon and Zurich Altstetten. When arriving in Winterthur, you can end your trip in train stations like Winterthur, Winterthur Grüze and Winterthur Hegi.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Winterthur, located 0.5 miles (761 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Winterthur
- 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
- Parking available nearby with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Enge
- Ristorante Frascati
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ascot
- Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
- B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa
- Located in the main hall
- 80 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Marktküche
- Restaurant Volkshaus
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Ascot
- Hotel Glockenhof
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Located in the main hall
- 104 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 9, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available nearby with several parking options
- Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
- Les Halles
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- 25hours Hotel Zürich West
- Sheraton Zürich Hotel
- Novotel Zurich City West
- 800 places, covered
- Located on the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- Parking is available near the station, typically used by commuters.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- MEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity
- Hotel Uto Kulm
- 56 places, covered
- Free
- The station is a small suburban station with basic facilities, primarily serving the Sihltal line.
- S-Bahn: S4
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 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 Rudolfstrasse.
- Fu Ji Restaurant
- Restaurant Strauss
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Banana City
- Park Hotel Winterthur
- Sorell Hotel Krone
- Located in the main hall
- 174 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Zurich, St. Gallen, and other destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: S-Bahn lines S11, S12, S26, S29
- Bus: Several lines available
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