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Zurich to Aachen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Aachen takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

8h 16m
Duration
645 km
Distance
€222
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Zurich to Aachen train times

Trains run 6 times a week 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 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 41m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 17m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 644.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Aachen, Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 5h 58m.

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