The average train between Melk and Zurich takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Melk 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 Melk and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melk is at 3:01 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melk to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Melk station and arriving at Zurich station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Melk to Zurich train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from St.Poelten Hbf station.
Melk to Zurich train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
The distance between Melk and Zurich is 515.7 km. The road distance is 739 km.
Railjet operates a train from St.Poelten Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 85–130 and the journey takes 7h 21m.