The average train between Zurich and Garching takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Garching. 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 Zurich and Garching. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Garching at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Bregenz and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 32m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Garching? 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 Zurich to Garching. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at München Hbf station via Bregenz station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Zurich to Garching train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Garching train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
The distance between Zurich and Garching is 251.5 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Garching via Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Odeonsplatz in around 5h 28m.