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Germany to Switzerland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Switzerland takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Germany to Switzerland. 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 44m
Duration
935 km
Distance
CHF 204
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
9h 58m
CHF 173–645

Germany to Switzerland train times

Trains run hourly between Germany and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 934.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 58m.

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