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Trip Overview

The average train between Bretten and Zurich takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Bretten 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.

4h 2m
Duration
310 km
Distance
CHF 84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bretten to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between Bretten and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Bretten is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 8m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 8m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 8m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 8m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 8m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 48m • 2 changes
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    Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 32m • 2 changes
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    Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbHÖsterreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bretten 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.

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  • Distance: 310.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Bretten, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bretten Stadtmitte to Zürich HB via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 4h 21m.

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