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Zurich to Aachen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Aachen takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 51m
Duration
645 km
Distance
€249
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Zurich to Aachen train times

Trains run once daily between Zurich and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 3:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Aachen at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express6h 8m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express6h 6m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express6h 6m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express6h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express6h 8m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express6h 8m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 645 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Aachen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 6h 17m.

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