The average train between Garching and Zurich takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Garching 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 Garching and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Garching is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Odeonsplatz and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Garching 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 Garching to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Garching station and arriving at Zurich station via Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Garching to Zurich train services, operated by Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund GmbH, depart from München Hbf station.
Garching to Zurich train services, operated by Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund GmbH, arrive at Winterthur station.
The distance between Garching and Zurich is 251.5 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a subway from Garching to Zürich Stadelhofen via Odeonsplatz, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Lindau-Reutin, St. Margrethen SG, and Winterthur in around 6h 14m.