The average train between Zurich and Heilbronn takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Zurich and Heilbronn. The earliest departure is at 3:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Heilbronn at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 4h 54m. 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 Zürich HB station and arriving at Heilbronn Hbf station via Singen station and Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
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 58m.