The average train between Zurich and Bretten takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Bretten. 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 2 hours between Zurich and Bretten. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Bretten at 4:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Bretten? 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 Bretten. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Bretten Stadtmitte station via Basel SBB station and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Zurich to Bretten train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Bretten train services, operated by Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH, arrive at Bretten Stadtmitte station.
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The distance between Zurich and Bretten is 186.1 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bretten Stadtmitte via Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 3h 52m.