The average train between Zurich and Wilhelmshaven takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 10h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Wilhelmshaven. 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 Wilhelmshaven. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Wilhelmshaven at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


14h 13m • 2 changes


10h 22m • 2 changes


10h 45m • 2 changes


10h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Wilhelmshaven. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Wilhelmshaven station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
Zurich to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Wilhelmshaven train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Zurich and Wilhelmshaven is 686 km. The road distance is 957 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Wilhelmshaven Hbf via Basel SBB and Osnabrück Hbf in around 11h 18m.