Find trains to Zurich

Right in the heart of Zurich, wedged between the Sihl and Limmat rivers, you can find Zurich Central Train Station. If you're getting a train to Zurich, this will be the station at which you'll most likely arrive, and its location is perfect for any visitor wanting to embark on a day of sightseeing. Within walking distance, you will find the Swiss National Museum and the beautiful gardens of Platzspitz, so you've already got plenty to see. Other notable areas to visit by foot include Zurich Old Town, the Alfred Escher Monument, Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall, WOW Museum – Room for Illusions, and the Laderach ShopVille for those looking for some retail therapy. Getting around the city itself on Zurich trains is also very easy and accessible, though you may find the tram service is more convenient for those short hop-on, hop-off type journeys. You can buy reasonably priced tickets for zones of the city rather than destinations, and you can use any form of transport in that zone for the period the ticket is valid. Alternatively, affordable bike rental services are readily available around the city.

When looking for cheap train tickets to Zurich, you may need to check whether the train station has any luggage storage facilities available, especially if you intend to start sightseeing straight away rather than dumping bags at your hotel. Luckily for anyone travelling on Zurich trains, they have the luxury of storing their belongings upon arrival by rail to Zurich Central Station. You have two options; you can store backpacks and smaller cases in personal lockers, paying a small daily fee in the machines provided. Alternatively, and if you have large bags or suitcases to store, you can find luggage storage facilities on the north side of the train station, close to the stores on the station's ground floor. Though the rates for these are a little bit higher than the lockers, they are still very reasonable.

When you travel by train to Zurich, you'll see that each station will have comprehensive services for the modern-day traveller. Zurich Central Station has many restaurants, shops, cafes, bank services and newsstands to ensure that each visitor is taken care of and has access to everything they need to make their trip a comfortable one. You have the choice of many upmarket eateries, bistros, and high-street fast-food chains, and for those looking to do some shopping, there are plenty of retail stores on each floor. Should you need a special service, like mobility assistance, make sure to check the Zurich Central Station website when booking your train tickets to Zurich. There are special assistance points on the train station's mezzanine level, and staff is on hand to assist on the Zurich trains themselves.

If you're travelling by train to Zurich, you will need a valid passport as well as your train ticket. Although ticket inspectors in Switzerland do not have to check your passport or other forms of ID when inspecting tickets, you will at times be asked to show your passport. It's therefore recommended to always carry it with you when travelling by train in Switzerland. Also, be mindful that a photograph of your passport may not suffice with some train staff and especially with local authorities.

The ticket price can vary depending on general demand and more importantly where you’re coming from. If you’re leaving from a popular departure point like Paris for instance, prices usually start around £67. Geneva and Munich are other options, with prices usually starting from around £123 and £69 respectively.

The main station in Zurich is Zurich Hauptbahnhof. At Zurich Hauptbahnhof, you can find a number of trains offering service to other major cities. Some frequently accessed cities you can get to by train from Zurich Hauptbahnhof are Paris, Bern, and Geneva.

Some of the options we’ve found for trains to Zurich are SNCF, SBB, and ÖBB. Typically, your options for trains to Zurich will be determined by the route you take.

Ride a one-way train to Zurich for £40 on average this week. We don’t expect any changes in price for the next 3 months. As seats fill up quickly, we recommend booking when you can so your trip is secured.

The distance to the centre of Zurich from either Zurich Hauptbahnhof station, Zurich Wiedikon station, or Zurich Zurich Affoltern station is 5.6 mi, 6.2 mi, and 3.4 mi, respectively.

To get to Zurich's popular Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich Central Station, or Zurich City Centre from Zurich Hauptbahnhof, it is 0.5 mi, 0.0 mi, or 0.1 mi, respectively.