The average train between Alsace and Zurich takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Alsace to Zurich. 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 2 hours between Alsace and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alsace is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Selestat and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Alsace to Zurich? 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 Alsace to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Alsace station and arriving at Zurich station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Alsace to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.
Alsace to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Alsace to Zurich train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Alsace and Zurich is 133.8 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Scherwiller to Zürich HB via Selestat, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 3h 1m.