The average train between Trier and Switzerland takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier to Switzerland. 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 5 times a day between Trier and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Saarbruecken Hbf and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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7h 29m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Trier to Switzerland? 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 Trier to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Switzerland station via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Trier to Switzerland train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Switzerland train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Trier to Switzerland train tickets online with Süwex, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Trier and Switzerland is 349.6 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 6h 45m.