The average train between Zurich and Bremen takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Bremen. 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 every 3 hours between Zurich and Bremen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Bremen at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Bremen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bremen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Bremen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Zurich to Bremen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Bremen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Bremen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Bremen is 635.1 km. The road distance is 903 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bremen Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 12m.