The average train between Zurich and Heilbronn takes 4h 35m 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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Heilbronn station via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Heilbronn train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Heilbronn is 203.3 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Singen and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 1m.