Altstadt to Zurich Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Altstadt and Zurich takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Altstadt 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.

4h 37m
Duration: 421 km
Distance: CHF 97
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...

5h 15m

CHF 82–172

Altstadt to Zurich train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Altstadt and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altstadt is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:12 PM → 10:26 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:40 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
4h 44m • 2 changes
10:12 PM → 5:49 AM
Arrives next day
7h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:43 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
12:13 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:43 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
12:13 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:43 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:49 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:32 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:32 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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