The average train between Alsace and Switzerland takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Alsace to Switzerland. 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 2 hours between Alsace and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alsace is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Selestat and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Alsace to Switzerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Selestat station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Alsace to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.
Alsace to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Alsace and Switzerland is 177.8 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Scherwiller to Zürich Stadelhofen via Selestat, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 3h 6m.