Train Germany to Zurich from CHF 287 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Zurich takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Germany 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.

9h 25m
Duration: 991 km
Distance: CHF 287
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 49m

CHF 184–628

Germany to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between Germany and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:49 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 37m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:13 AM → 2:49 PM
9h 35m • 3 changes
6:18 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 4:49 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:15 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 4:49 PM
9h • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 39m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 6:49 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:13 AM → 1:24 PM
9h 10m • 3 changes
5:13 AM → 2:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
6:18 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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