The average train between Zurich and Pegnitz takes 18h and the fastest train takes 16h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Pegnitz. 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 Pegnitz. The earliest departure is at 12:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Pegnitz at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 41m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Pegnitz. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Pegnitz station via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Zurich to Pegnitz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Pegnitz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pegnitz station.
The distance between Zurich and Pegnitz is 345 km. The road distance is 615 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Pegnitz via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, and Lichtenfels in around 9h 19m.