The average train between Greifswald and Zurich takes 13h 59m and the fastest train takes 11h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Greifswald 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 twice daily between Greifswald and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greifswald is at 4:44 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 13h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Greifswald 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.
No, there is no direct train from Greifswald to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Greifswald station and arriving at Zurich station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
Greifswald to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Greifswald station.
Greifswald to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Greifswald to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Greifswald and Zurich is 821.3 km. The road distance is 1,141 km.
You can take a train from Greifswald to Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 11h 24m.