The average train between Zurich and Rothenburg takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Zurich to Rothenburg. 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 30 minutes between Zurich and Rothenburg. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Rothenburg at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Rothenburg station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Zurich to Rothenburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Rothenburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Zurich to Rothenburg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and Rothenburg is 36.9 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Luzern every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 18–60 and the journey takes 41 min.
