The average train between Bad Schandau and Zurich takes 12h 50m and the fastest train takes 10h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Bad Schandau 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 3 times a day between Bad Schandau and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Schandau is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Zurich at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 12h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bad Schandau to Zurich? 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 Bad Schandau to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Fulda Bahnhof station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
Bad Schandau to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Bad Schandau to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Bad Schandau and Zurich is 567.2 km. The road distance is 699 km.
You can take a train from Bad Schandau to Zürich HB via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Fulda Bahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 11h 22m.