Zurich to Altona Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Altona takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Altona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 6m
Duration: 937 km
Distance: €228
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

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8h 34m

€151–324

Zurich to Altona train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Altona. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Altona at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:59 PM → 11:34 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 11:48 PM
9h 14m • 2 changes
8:59 PM → 8:10 AM
Arrives next day
11h 11m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 11:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:33 PM
9h 34m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 7:33 PM
9h 34m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:48 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 11:34 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:33 PM
9h 34m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 7:33 PM
9h 34m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:48 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 11:34 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:34 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 7:34 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:48 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 11:34 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:34 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 7:34 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:48 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 11:49 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:33 PM
9h 34m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 7:33 PM
9h 34m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:48 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 11:34 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:33 PM
9h 34m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 7:33 PM
9h 34m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 7:48 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 11:34 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Altona? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.