The average train between Karlovy Vary and Zurich takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 10h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlovy Vary is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Zurich at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheb and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Karlovy Vary to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary station and arriving at Zurich station via Cheb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Karlovy Vary to Zurich train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Karlovy Vary station.
Karlovy Vary to Zurich train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Karlovy Vary to Zurich train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and 3 other operators.
The distance between Karlovy Vary and Zurich is 449 km. The road distance is 620 km.
You can take a train from Karlovy Vary to Zürich HB via Cheb, Nuernberg Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Singen in around 10h 39m.