The average train between Zurich and Melsungen takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Melsungen. 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Melsungen. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Melsungen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Melsungen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Melsungen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Zurich to Melsungen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Melsungen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Zurich to Melsungen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Melsungen is 424.8 km. The road distance is 635 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Melsungen Bartenwetzerbrücke via Basel SBB and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 7h 12m.
