The average train between Zurich and Saarlouis takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Saarlouis. 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 Saarlouis. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Saarlouis at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Saarlouis. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Saarlouis station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Zurich to Saarlouis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Saarlouis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Saarlouis Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Saarlouis train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Zurich and Saarlouis is 254 km. The road distance is 494 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Saarlouis Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 36m.