The average train between Zurich and Wittenberg takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Wittenberg. 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 Wittenberg. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Wittenberg at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Wittenberg? 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 Wittenberg. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Wittenberg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Zurich to Wittenberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Wittenberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Wittenberg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Wittenberg is 580.8 km. The road distance is 862 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 1m.