The average train between Wilhelmshaven and Zurich takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 10h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Wilhelmshaven 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 Wilhelmshaven and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wilhelmshaven is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Zurich at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wilhelmshaven to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Wilhelmshaven station and arriving at Zurich station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Wilhelmshaven to Zurich train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Wilhelmshaven to Zurich train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Wilhelmshaven to Zurich train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Wilhelmshaven and Zurich is 686 km. The road distance is 946 km.
You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Zürich HB via Osnabrück Hbf and Basel SBB in around 10h 39m.