The average train between Trier and Zurich takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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 2 hours between Trier and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Zurich station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Trier to Zurich train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Zurich train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Trier to Zurich train tickets online with Süwex, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Trier and Zurich is 300.8 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 7h 1m.