The average train between Schengen and Zurich takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Schengen 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 2 hours between Schengen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Schengen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Thionville and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Schengen 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 Schengen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Thionville station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Mulhouse Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Schengen to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Thionville station.
Schengen to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Schengen and Zurich is 284.2 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a bus from Perl Gare Routiere to Zürich HB via Thionville, Thionville, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 1m.