The average train between Aachen and Zurich takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Zurich. 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 5 times a day between Aachen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Zurich at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Zurich station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Aachen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Aachen to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Aachen and Zurich is 419.5 km. The road distance is 668 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Zürich HB via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 6h 59m.