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Stuttgart-Center to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stuttgart-Center and Zurich takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart-Center 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.

3h 40m
Duration
238 km
Distance
CHF 53
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain train 87
  2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain train S12 / ...
3h 19m
CHF 37–86

Stuttgart-Center to Zurich train times

Trains run twice daily between Stuttgart-Center and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stuttgart-Center is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 45m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 45m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 45m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 45m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 34m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 237.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Stuttgart-Center, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Schaffhausen in around 3h 19m.

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