The average train between Zurich and Eichstätt takes 9h and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Eichstätt. 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 Eichstätt. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Eichstätt at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Schaffhausen and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Eichstätt. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Eichstätt station via Schaffhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Zurich to Eichstätt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Eichstätt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Eichstätt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Eichstätt is 258.9 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Eichstaett Stadt via Schaffhausen, Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof, Ulm Hbf, and Ingolstadt Hbf in around 8h 13m.