The average train between Zurich and Ellwangen takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Ellwangen. 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 hourly between Zurich and Ellwangen. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Ellwangen at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ellwangen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Ellwangen station via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Zurich to Ellwangen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Ellwangen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ellwangen station.
Book your Zurich to Ellwangen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Zurich and Ellwangen is 212.6 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ellwangen via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 4h 50m.