The average train between Winterthur and Birmensdorf takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Winterthur to Birmensdorf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Winterthur and Birmensdorf. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Winterthur is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Birmensdorf at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 7m • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change

2h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Birmensdorf. However, there are services departing from Winterthur station and arriving at Birmensdorf station via Zürich Altstetten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Winterthur to Birmensdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Winterthur station.
Winterthur to Birmensdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Birmensdorf ZH station.
Book your Winterthur to Birmensdorf train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Winterthur and Birmensdorf is 27.3 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Winterthur to Birmensdorf ZH via Zürich Altstetten in around 45 min.