The average train between Zurich and Altach takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Altach. 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 every 4 hours between Zurich and Altach. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Altach at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Altach. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Altach station via Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Zurich to Altach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Altach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Altach station.
Book your Zurich to Altach train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Zurich and Altach is 83 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Altach via Bregenz in around 2h 6m.