St. Margrethen to Zurich by train

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Overview: trains from St. Margrethen to Zurich

Find the key information for travelling by train from St. Margrethen to Zurich, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:13 View journey
Last train 22:13 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 83
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey £19.28 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 23m
Train operators 37

Travelling from St. Margrethen to Zurich by train

Want to know how to get from St. Margrethen to Zurich by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from St. Margrethen to Zurich take around 1 hour and 6 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 83 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving St. Margrethen is scheduled to depart at around  06:13. The last departure is usually at around 22:13. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 17 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 59 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £19.28.

We think any time is a great time to visit Zurich, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Zurich.

Is there a direct train from St. Margrethen to Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train from St. Margrethen to Zurich.

How long does it take to travel from St. Margrethen to Zurich?

The St. Margrethen to Zurich train travel takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the St. Margrethen to Zurich train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Zurich leaving St. Margrethen at around 06:13 and the last train leaving at around 22:13. This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.