The average train between Zurich and Aachen takes 6h 32m 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.
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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Aachen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Zurich to Aachen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Aachen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Aachen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and National Express.
The distance between Zurich and Aachen is 419.5 km. The road distance is 645 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Aachen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 6h 6m.