The average train between Zurich and Stans takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Stans. 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 Stans. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Stans at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Stans. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Stans station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Zurich to Stans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Stans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Stans station.
Book your Zurich to Stans train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Zentralbahn.
The distance between Zurich and Stans is 47.6 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Stans via Luzern in around 1h 13m.