The average train between Ellwangen and Zurich takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellwangen 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 hourly between Ellwangen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellwangen is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Zurich at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ellwangen 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 Ellwangen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Ellwangen station and arriving at Zurich station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Ellwangen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ellwangen station.
Ellwangen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Ellwangen to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ellwangen and Zurich is 212.6 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Ellwangen to Zürich HB via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Singen in around 5h 24m.