Zurich to Melsungen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Melsungen takes 8h 27m 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.

8h 27m
Duration: 635 km
Distance: €126
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...

7h 12m

€104–232

Zurich to Melsungen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Melsungen. The earliest departure is at 6:58 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 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:58 PM → 9:50 AM
Arrives next day
11h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 52m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
9:58 PM → 9:50 AM
Arrives next day
11h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 52m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
9:58 PM → 9:50 AM
Arrives next day
11h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 9:50 AM
Arrives next day
11h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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