The average train between Zurich and Frankreich takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Frankreich. 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Frankreich. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Frankreich at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Frankreich? 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 Frankreich. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Frankreich station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Zurich to Frankreich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Frankreich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lauterbourg station.
Book your Zurich to Frankreich train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Zurich and Frankreich is 179.5 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lauterbourg via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Strasbourg in around 4h 14m.