The average train between Zurich and Semmering takes 10h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Semmering. 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Semmering. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Semmering at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Semmering. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Semmering station via Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
Zurich to Semmering train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zurich to Semmering train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Semmering station.
Book your Zurich to Semmering train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB Intercity and ÖBB.
The distance between Zurich and Semmering is 547.3 km. The road distance is 873 km.
You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Semmering via Wien Meidling in around 9h 36m.