The average train between Zurich and Avenches takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Avenches. 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 hourly between Zurich and Avenches. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Avenches at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Avenches. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Avenches station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Zurich to Avenches train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Avenches train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Zurich to Avenches train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and BLS AG.
The distance between Zurich and Avenches is 126.4 km. The road distance is 154 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bern every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 40–130 and the journey takes 56 min. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route once a week.