Germany to Zurich Trains

Germany to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Zurich takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. 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 33m
Duration: 933 km
Distance: CHF 203
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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

9h 54m

CHF 169–343

Germany to Zurich train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Germany and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
5:13 AM → 2:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
5:13 AM → 2:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
5:13 AM → 2:49 PM
9h 35m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:13 AM → 2:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 6:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 8:26 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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