The average train between Gruyères and Zurich takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Gruyères 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 every 3 hours between Gruyères and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Gruyères is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bulle and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gruyères to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Gruyères station and arriving at Zurich station via Fribourg/Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Gruyères to Zurich train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, depart from Bulle station.
Gruyères to Zurich train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Gruyères to Zurich train tickets online with Service d'automobiles TPF and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Gruyères and Zurich is 141.4 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Gruyères to Zürich HB via Bulle and Fribourg/Freiburg in around 3h 5m.