Train Germany to Switzerland from CHF 278 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Switzerland takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Germany to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 38m
Duration: 993 km
Distance: CHF 278
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

9h 54m

CHF 185–615

Germany to Switzerland train times

Trains run hourly between Germany and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 16, 2026

5:13 PM → 5:56 AM
Arrives next day
12h 42m • 4 changes
9:13 PM → 10:07 AM
Arrives next day
12h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, April 17, 2026

4:13 AM → 1:30 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
5:13 AM → 2:32 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes
6:18 AM → 3:07 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 4:32 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, April 18, 2026

5:13 AM → 2:32 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes
6:18 AM → 3:07 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 4:32 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 5:07 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, April 19, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:32 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
6:15 AM → 3:07 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
7:48 AM → 4:32 PM
8h 43m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 5:07 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, April 20, 2026

4:13 AM → 1:30 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
5:13 AM → 2:32 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes
6:18 AM → 3:07 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 4:32 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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