Detmold to Zurich Trains

Detmold to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Detmold and Zurich takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold 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: 726 km
Distance: CHF 167
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

8h 25m

CHF 138–262

Detmold to Zurich train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Detmold and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Detmold is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Altenbeken and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:20 PM → 8:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 10:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
4:20 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
9h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:59 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 6:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 8:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:59 AM → 2:49 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 6:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 8:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:02 AM → 2:26 PM
14h 24m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 6:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 8:26 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:20 PM → 2:26 PM
Arrives next day
21h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:20 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
9h 4m • 3 changes
6:20 PM → 5:49 AM
Arrives next day
11h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:59 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 6:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 8:26 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
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