The average train between Zurich and Heilbronn takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Heilbronn. 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 hourly between Zurich and Heilbronn. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Heilbronn at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Heilbronn? 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 Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Heilbronn Hbf station via Singen station and Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Zurich to Heilbronn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Heilbronn train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Heilbronn Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Heilbronn is 203.3 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Heilbronn Hbf via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 3h 56m.