The average train between Zurich and Büsum takes 15h 53m and the fastest train takes 11h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Büsum. 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Büsum. 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 Büsum at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 15h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 28m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Büsum? 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 Büsum. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Büsum station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
Zurich to Büsum train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Büsum train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Heide(Holst) station.
Book your Zurich to Büsum train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Büsum is 752.3 km. The road distance is 1,081 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Buesum via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, Itzehoe, and Heide(Holst) in around 11h 57m.