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Magdeburg to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Magdeburg and Zurich takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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.

8h 23m
Duration
858 km
Distance
CHF 196
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 56 / ...
  2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
9h 2m
CHF 154–654

Magdeburg to Zurich train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Magdeburg and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 3:01 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Magdeburg to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 857.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Magdeburg, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Zürich HB via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 9h 2m.

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