The average train between Germany and Zürich Hbf takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany to Zürich Hbf. 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 every 2 hours between Germany and Zürich Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Zürich Hbf at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 50m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


8h 50m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


8h 55m • 3 changes


9h 35m • 3 changes


8h 26m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 10m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changes


9h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Germany to Zürich Hbf? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Zürich Hbf. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Frankfurt station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
Germany to Zürich Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Zürich Hbf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Germany to Zürich Hbf train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Germany and Zürich Hbf is 443.1 km. The road distance is 785 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 54m.