There are 3 ways to get from Zurich to Paxmal by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Walenstadttrain Ir35
2h 18mCHF 39–52Drive 86.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Paxmalcar 86.6 km
1h 3mCHF 15–21Train via Rapperswil SG
- Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
- Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Walenstadttrain S17
3h 11mCHF 37–53
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Paxmal is to drive which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Paxmal is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Paxmal. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Walenstadt via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Zurich and Paxmal is 83 km. The road distance is 86.6 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Paxmal without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Zurich to Paxmal, including transfers.
Zurich to Paxmal train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Paxmal train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Walenstadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Paxmal is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Zurich to Paxmal.
There are 692+ hotels available in Paxmal.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Paxmal, Switzerland?
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Zürich HB to Walenstadt hourly. Tickets cost CHF 25–40 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route 5 times a day.
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Walenstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Rapperswil SG to Walenstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–27
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
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