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The average train between Melsungen and Zurich takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Melsungen 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.

6h 44m
Duration
635 km
Distance
CHF 136
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain train 20 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Ir36 / ...
7h 14m
CHF 115–213

Melsungen to Zurich train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Melsungen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melsungen is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 42m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 19m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 635.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Melsungen Bartenwetzerbrücke to Zürich HB via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB in around 7h 14m.

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