How to travel from Zurich to Altenrhein Airport (ACH), Switzerland

The distance between Zurich and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) is around 105km (65 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Zurich to Altenrhein Airport (ACH) by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Altenrhein Airport (ACH)Zurich if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to St. Gallen and then to Staad SG.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 64($65)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and then to Buechen b. Staad.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 11($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Altenrhein Airport (ACH).

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance105km (65 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Altenrhein Airport (ACH)

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Altenrhein Airport (ACH) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 11 ($11) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 14 ($14).

The distance between Zurich and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) is around 105km (65 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (49 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Zurich and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Altenrhein Airport (ACH) is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx CHF 14 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Altenrhein Airport (ACH), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Altenrhein Airport (ACH). It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to Altenrhein Airport (ACH). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St. Gallen. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH, Thurbo and Südostbahn run train services between Zurich and Altenrhein Airport (ACH). Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich and Altenrhein Airport (ACH). It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich to Altenrhein Airport (ACH). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and St. Gallen Bahnhof. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

RegioJet, FlixBus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Zurich and Altenrhein Airport (ACH). Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Altenrhein Airport (ACH) from Zurich is to drive which will take 1hr and cost around CHF 14 ($14).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Altenrhein Airport (ACH). We recommend that you take the train to St. Gallen and then to Staad SG. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich and Altenrhein Airport (ACH). The distance is around 105km (65 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Altenrhein Airport (ACH) is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around CHF 64 ($65).

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Transport options from Zurich to Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
CHF 64($65)
every 30 mins105km (65 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
CHF 11($11)
4 times a week133km (83 miles)
Drive
1hr
CHF 14($14)
on demand105km (65 miles)

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