The average train between Zurich and Köthen takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Köthen. 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Köthen. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Köthen at 12:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Köthen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Köthen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Zurich to Köthen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Köthen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Köthen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Zurich and Köthen is 546.3 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Köthen via Basel SBB and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 8h 19m.
