The average train between Zurich and Eichstätt takes 9h 6m 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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13h 33m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Eichstätt? 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 Eichstätt. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Ingolstadt Hbf station via Schaffhausen station, Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station and Ulm Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
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 agilis, arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Eichstätt is 258.9 km. The road distance is 327 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.