The average train between Zurich and Salzwedel takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Salzwedel. 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Salzwedel. 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 Salzwedel at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 51m • 2 changes

8h 50m • 2 changes

8h 51m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Salzwedel. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Salzwedel station via Basel SBB station and Uelzen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Zurich to Salzwedel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Salzwedel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Salzwedel station.
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The distance between Zurich and Salzwedel is 637.7 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Salzwedel via Basel SBB and Uelzen in around 9h 7m.