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The average train between Zurich and Bielefeld takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Bielefeld. 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 58m
Duration
774 km
Distance
€244
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain train 43
  3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain train 10 / ...
7h 46m
€116–336

Zurich to Bielefeld train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 37m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 37m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 37m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 773.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bielefeld Hbf via Basel SBB and Dortmund Hbf in around 7h 46m.

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