The average train between Zurich and Heide takes 13h 39m and the fastest train takes 11h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Heide. 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 twice daily between Zurich and Heide. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 2:01 PM which arrives into Heide at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Heide. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Heide station via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
Zurich to Heide train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Heide train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Heide(Holst) station.
Book your Zurich to Heide train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zurich and Heide is 760.3 km. The road distance is 1,033 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Heide(Holst) via Hamburg-Altona in around 11h 43m.