The average train between Zurich and Gruyères takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Gruyères. 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 3 hours between Zurich and Gruyères. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Gruyères at 4:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Fribourg/Freiburg and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gruyères. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Gruyères station via Fribourg/Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Zurich to Gruyères train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Gruyères train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bulle station.
Book your Zurich to Gruyères train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Service d'automobiles TPF.
The distance between Zurich and Gruyères is 141.4 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gruyères via Fribourg/Freiburg and Bulle in around 2h 47m.