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Bielefeld to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bielefeld and Zurich takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld 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.

9h 4m
Duration
773 km
Distance
CHF 175
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
  2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
8h 22m
CHF 107–595

Bielefeld to Zurich train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bielefeld and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Bielefeld to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 773.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Bielefeld, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Zürich HB via Dortmund Hbf and Basel SBB in around 8h 22m.

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