Trier to Zurich Trains

Trier to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Trier and Zurich takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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.

8h 12m
Duration: 432 km
Distance: CHF 95
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

6h 46m

CHF 78–176

Trier to Zurich train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Trier and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Saarbruecken Hbf and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:01 PM → 9:24 AM
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11h 23m • 4 changes
11:45 PM → 10:00 AM
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10h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:18 AM → 12:49 PM
7h 31m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
2:33 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:18 AM → 12:49 PM
7h 31m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
2:33 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:18 AM → 12:49 PM
7h 31m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
2:33 PM → 9:26 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:18 AM → 12:49 PM
7h 31m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
12:33 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
2:33 PM → 9:49 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Trier 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.

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 46m.

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Trier to Zurich train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:01 PM → 9:24 AMArrives next day

11:45 PM → 10:00 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:18 AM → 12:49 PM

9:01 AM → 4:26 PM

12:33 PM → 7:26 PM

2:33 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:18 AM → 12:49 PM

9:01 AM → 4:26 PM

12:33 PM → 7:26 PM

2:33 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:18 AM → 12:49 PM

9:01 AM → 4:26 PM

12:33 PM → 7:26 PM

2:33 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:18 AM → 12:49 PM

9:01 AM → 4:26 PM

12:33 PM → 7:26 PM

2:33 PM → 9:49 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf

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10:01 PM → 9:24 AM
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11:45 PM → 10:00 AM
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