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Trip Overview

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.

12h 50m
Duration
949 km
Distance
CHF 186
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bad Schandau to Zurich train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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    train train 14h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    train train 14h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 39m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 39m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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    České dráhy (ČD)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 3m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 948.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 50m

What companies run services between Bad Schandau, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bad Schandau to Zürich HB via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Fulda Bahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 11h 22m.

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