The average train between Germany and Zurich takes 16h 18m and the fastest train takes 12h 26m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Germany and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 8:35 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Germany is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Zurich at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 16h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Germany to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Zurich station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
Germany to Zurich train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Zurich train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Germany to Zurich train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin and Nightjet.
The distance between Germany and Zurich is 444.1 km. The road distance is 986 km.
Nightjet operates a vehicle from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hb once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–130 and the journey takes 12h 17m.