The average train between Köthen and Zurich takes 11h 2m and the fastest train takes 9h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Köthen 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 4 times a day between Köthen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Köthen is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Zurich at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Halle(Saale)Hbf and take an average of 11h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Köthen 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 Köthen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Köthen station and arriving at Zurich station via Fulda Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
Köthen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Köthen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Köthen to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Köthen and Zurich is 546.3 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a train from Köthen to Zürich HB via Halle(Saale)Hbf, Fulda Bahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 9h 37m.