Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Altstadt Trains

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Altstadt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Altstadt takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Altstadt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 16m
Duration: 431 km
Distance: €142
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 14m

€96–469

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Altstadt train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Altstadt. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Altstadt at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

3:19 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
4:15 PM → 9:17 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:15 PM → 3:57 AM
Arrives next day
6h 42m • 3 changes
11:46 PM → 9:15 AM
Arrives next day
9h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

12:42 AM → 9:47 AM
9h 5m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

12:42 AM → 9:47 AM
9h 5m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

4:15 PM → 9:17 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:15 PM → 2:56 AM
Arrives next day
5h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, August 30, 2026

7:39 PM → 3:57 AM
Arrives next day
8h 18m • 3 changes
11:15 PM → 9:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

12:42 AM → 9:47 AM
9h 5m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

12:42 AM → 9:47 AM
9h 5m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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