The average train between Stuttgart and Zurich takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 every 4 hours between Stuttgart and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Zurich station via Schaffhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Stuttgart to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zürich Stadelhofen station.
Book your Stuttgart to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Stuttgart and Zurich is 164.2 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Schaffhausen in around 3h 19m.