The average train between Warsaw and Zurich takes 17h 24m and the fastest train takes 15h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Warsaw 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 3 times a day between Warsaw and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Warsaw is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Zurich at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Gesundbrunnen and take an average of 17h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Warsaw station and arriving at Zurich station via Berlin Gesundbrunnen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.
Warsaw to Zurich train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.
Warsaw to Zurich train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Warsaw to Zurich train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Warsaw and Zurich is 1,043.1 km. The road distance is 1,527 km.
You can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Zürich HB via Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 16h 11m.