The average train between Zurich and Rhine River takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Rhine River. 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 3 hours between Zurich and Rhine River. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Rhine River at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Rhine River? 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 Rhine River. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Rhine River station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
Zurich to Rhine River train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Rhine River train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Zurich to Rhine River train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Rhine River is 546 km. The road distance is 741 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Arnhem Centraal via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 7h 29m.