The average train between Chemnitz and Zurich takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Chemnitz 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 5 times a day between Chemnitz and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Zurich at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz station and arriving at Zurich station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
Chemnitz to Zurich train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.
Chemnitz to Zurich train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Chemnitz to Zurich train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chemnitz and Zurich is 500.3 km. The road distance is 870 km.
You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Zürich HB via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 7m.