The average train between Zurich and Rottenburg takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Rottenburg. 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 hourly between Zurich and Rottenburg. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Rottenburg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Rottenburg? 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 Rottenburg. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Rottenburg station via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Zurich to Rottenburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Rottenburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Horb Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Zurich to Rottenburg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zurich and Rottenburg is 126.7 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rottenburg Bahnhof via Singen and Horb Bahnhof/ZOB in around 3h 20m.