There are 4 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payerne by train, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic1
- Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Payernetrain S30
2h 33mCHF 60–178Drive 170.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payernecar 170.6 km
1h 49mCHF 28–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Payerne170.6 km
1h 49mFly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
- Take the train from Lausanne to Payernetrain
3h 28mCHF 138–393
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payerne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payerne is to drive which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payerne is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payerne. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Payerne via Fribourg/Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Payerne is 179 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payerne without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payerne, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Flughafen station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Fribourg/Freiburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payerne is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Payerne.
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What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Payerne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Payerne via Fribourg/Freiburg in around 2h 33m.
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Payerne
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–22
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Payerne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Payerne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Payerne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.