Germany to Zurich Trains

Germany to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Zurich takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Germany 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: 933 km
Distance: CHF 211
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

9h 54m

CHF 166–338

Germany to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between Germany and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:13 PM → 5:49 AM
Arrives next day
12h 35m • 3 changes
11:53 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day
10h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
5:13 AM → 2:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
5:13 AM → 2:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
5:13 AM → 2:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
5:13 AM → 2:49 PM
9h 35m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Germany to Zurich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Germany to Zurich train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:13 PM → 5:49 AM
Arrives next day

11:53 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM

5:13 AM → 2:26 PM

6:33 AM → 3:00 PM

7:13 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM

5:13 AM → 2:26 PM

6:33 AM → 3:00 PM

7:13 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM

5:13 AM → 2:26 PM

6:33 AM → 3:00 PM

7:13 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM

5:13 AM → 2:49 PM

6:33 AM → 3:00 PM

7:13 AM → 4:26 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB

Germany to Zurich trains

Find Transport to Zurich

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Germany to Zurich train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:13 PM → 5:49 AMArrives next day

11:53 PM → 10:00 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM

5:13 AM → 2:26 PM

6:33 AM → 3:00 PM

7:13 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM

5:13 AM → 2:26 PM

6:33 AM → 3:00 PM

7:13 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM

5:13 AM → 2:26 PM

6:33 AM → 3:00 PM

7:13 AM → 4:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM

5:13 AM → 2:49 PM

6:33 AM → 3:00 PM

7:13 AM → 4:26 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB

Where to next?

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Train trips to Zurich

Alternative transport options

5:13 PM → 5:49 AM
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11:53 PM → 10:00 AM
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