The average train between Utrecht and Zurich takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 Utrecht and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Utrecht to Zurich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Zurich station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Utrecht to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Utrecht to Zurich train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Utrecht and Zurich is 580 km. The road distance is 800 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Zürich HB via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 8h 15m.