The average train between Zurich and Timmendorfer Strand takes 15h 37m and the fastest train takes 10h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Timmendorfer Strand. 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Timmendorfer Strand. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Timmendorfer Strand at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 15h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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15h 26m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Timmendorfer Strand? 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 Timmendorfer Strand. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Timmendorfer Strand station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
Zurich to Timmendorfer Strand train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Timmendorfer Strand train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Timmendorfer Strand train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), metronom and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Timmendorfer Strand is 753.8 km. The road distance is 977 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Timmendorfer Strand via Basel SBB, Uelzen, Lueneburg, and Lübeck Hbf in around 10h 34m.