The average train between Zurich and Dachau takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Dachau. 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 Dachau. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Dachau at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at St. Margrethen SG and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Dachau? 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 Dachau. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Dachau station via St. Margrethen SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Zurich to Dachau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Dachau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Dachau train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB EuroCity and 4 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Dachau is 237.1 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Dachau Bahnhof via St. Margrethen SG, St. Margrethen Sg, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, München Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 46m.