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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Winterthur
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
5
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 5 trains that leave Zurich for Winterthur on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 27 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Winterthur
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 |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Winterthur train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Winterthur trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| 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 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 0h25 | 7:27 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 8 807 | 807 | 7:04 AM Zurich HB | 0h25 | 7:29 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3259 | 3259 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 0h28 | 7:36 AM Winterthur station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 29 20929 | 20929 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 0h37 | 7:45 AM Oberwinterthur | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | 3273 | 7:31 AM Zurich HB | 0h34 | 8:05 AM Winterthur | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Winterthur
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Trains from Zurich to Winterthur run on average 24 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 19m.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Winterthur 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 Winterthur, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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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