The average train between Zurich and Nordhausen takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Nordhausen. 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 every 4 hours between Zurich and Nordhausen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Nordhausen at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Nordhausen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Nordhausen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Zurich to Nordhausen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Nordhausen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Nordhausen station.
Book your Zurich to Nordhausen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Zurich and Nordhausen is 487.6 km. The road distance is 730 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Nordhausen via Basel SBB and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 8h 18m.