The average train between Zurich and Altnau takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Altnau. 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 hourly between Zurich and Altnau. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Altnau at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Altnau. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Altnau station via Romanshorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Zurich to Altnau train services, operated by Thurbo, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Altnau train services, operated by Thurbo, arrive at Romanshorn station.
Book your Zurich to Altnau train tickets online with Thurbo and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and Altnau is 60 km. The road distance is 92 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Romanshorn hourly. Tickets cost CHF 26–80 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Thurbo also services this route 6 times a week.