The average train between Heidelberg and Zürich Hbf takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 hourly between Heidelberg and Zürich Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Zürich Hbf at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Zürich Hbf. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Zürich Hbf station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Heidelberg to Zürich Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Zürich Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Heidelberg to Zürich Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Zürich Hbf is 225.9 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 22m.