The average train between Heerlen and Zurich takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen 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 5 times a day between Heerlen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Zurich station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Heerlen to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Heerlen to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Heerlen to Zurich train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heerlen and Zurich is 433.4 km. The road distance is 692 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Zürich HB via Aachen Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 8h 7m.