The average train between Switzerland and Bretten takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to Bretten. 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 Switzerland and Bretten. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Bretten at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 9m • 3 changes



3h 46m • 3 changes



4h 11m • 3 changes



3h 46m • 3 changes



3h 48m • 3 changes



3h 46m • 3 changes



4h 9m • 3 changes



3h 46m • 3 changes



3h 48m • 3 changes



3h 46m • 3 changes



4h 9m • 3 changes



3h 46m • 3 changes



3h 48m • 3 changes



3h 46m • 3 changes



4h 9m • 3 changes



3h 46m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Switzerland to Bretten? 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 Switzerland to Bretten. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Bretten station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Switzerland to Bretten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Bretten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Switzerland to Bretten train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Switzerland and Bretten is 251.4 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Bretten Stadtmitte via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 40m.