The average train between Zurich and Zittau takes 14h and the fastest train takes 10h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Zittau. 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Zittau. 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 Zittau at 3:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Zittau? 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 Zittau. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Zittau station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
Zurich to Zittau train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Zittau train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zittau station.
Book your Zurich to Zittau train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Zurich and Zittau is 600.8 km. The road distance is 1,006 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Zittau via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 11h 53m.