The average train between Zurich and Pforzheim takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Pforzheim. 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 2 hours between Zurich and Pforzheim. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Pforzheim at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Pforzheim? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Zurich to Pforzheim train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Pforzheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Zurich and Pforzheim is 169.1 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 28m.