The average train between Zurich and Nesslau takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Nesslau. 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 hourly between Zurich and Nesslau. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Nesslau at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Rapperswil SG and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Nesslau? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Nesslau. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Nesslau station via Rapperswil SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Zurich to Nesslau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Stadelhofen station.
Zurich to Nesslau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Nesslau-Neu St. Johann station.
The distance between Zurich and Nesslau is 51.7 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Nesslau-Neu St. Johann via Rapperswil SG and Wattwil in around 2h 9m.