The average train between Hanover and Zurich takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. There is at least one train per day from Hanover 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 once daily between Hanover and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 5:53 AM which arrives into Zurich at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Zurich station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Hanover to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Hanover to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Hanover and Zurich is 562.8 km. The road distance is 747 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Zürich HB via Frankfurt in around 7h 15m.