The average train between Heilbronn and Zurich takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Heilbronn 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 hourly between Heilbronn and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Zurich station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Heilbronn to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hbf station.
Heilbronn to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Heilbronn to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heilbronn and Zurich is 203.3 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hbf to Zürich HB via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Singen in around 4h 47m.