The average train between Heerlen and Zurich takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen 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 4 hours between Heerlen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heerlen 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 Heerlen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Heerlen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Heerlen to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Heerlen and Zurich is 433.4 km. The road distance is 577 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Zürich HB via Aachen Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 7h 43m.