Trains from Zürich

All trains from Zürich

Explore the extensive train network from Zürich.

With direct train routes to 22 prominent destinations across Switzerland as well as 91 non-stop routes to Austria, Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Netherlands, Zürich offers excellent rail connectivity.

Many international destinations can be reached with just 1 or 2 transfers, including iconic cities like London, Rome or Madrid!

For those looking to explore Switzerland, Zürich serves as a prime starting point with high-speed trains, intercity trains, and regional trains connecting to major destinations like Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Bern, Lugano and beyond, offering a blend of speed, convenience, and comfort.

In addition, lots of shorter routes, national and regional stations, are reachable by train from Zürich.

Interesting fact: the longest direct journey from Zürich spans 530 km (329 miles) to Prague, offering an immersive 14-hour adventure from Switzerland to Czechia!

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Train Travel from Zürich: Your Ultimate Guide

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International trains from Zürich

Trains from Zürich to Germany

Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne and Frankfurt (Main) are reachable from Zürich without any train changes.

To get to Stuttgart, Essen, Nürnberg, Wuppertal or Bielefeld at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Bayreuth, Stuttgart Airport, Weener, Rothenburg ob der Tauber or Sassnitz, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to France

Paris, Dijon, Mulhouse and Belfort – Montbéliard are reachable from Zürich without any train changes.

To get to Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice or Nantes at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Aix-en-Provence Centre, Tourcoing, Monaco – Monte-Carlo, Fréjus or Albi, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Hungary

Budapest, Győr and Hegyeshalom are reachable from Zürich without any train changes.

To get to Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc, Pécs or Nyíregyháza at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Baja, Salgótarján or Biharkeresztes, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Austria

Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck are reachable from Zürich without any train changes.

To get to Klagenfurt Hbf, Wiener Neustadt Hbf, Lienz in Osttirol, Gmunden or Gmünd NÖ at least 1 train change is required.

Trains from Zürich to Italy

Milan, Verona, Padua, Brescia and Vicenza are reachable from Zürich without any train changes.

To get to Rome, Naples, Turin, Palermo or Genoa at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Lucca, Ravenna, Catanzaro, Gela or Ragusa, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Czechia

Prague, České Budějovice and Ústí nad Labem are reachable from Zürich without any train changes.

To get to Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, Liberec or Olomouc at least 1 train change is required.

Trains from Zürich to the Netherlands

Amsterdam, Utrecht and Arnhem are reachable from Zürich without any train changes.

To get to Rotterdam, The Hague, Groningen, Eindhoven or Breda at least 1 train change is required.

Trains from Zürich to Croatia

Zagreb is reachable from Zürich without any train changes.

To get to Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Vinkovci or Koprivnica at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Šibenik, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Slovakia

Bratislava is reachable from Zürich without any train changes.

To get to Košice, Prešov, Žilina, Trnava or Trenčín at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Nitra, Čierna nad Tisou or Plavec, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Slovenia

Ljubljana, Jesenice, Lesce Bled, Dobova and Zidani Most are reachable from Zürich without any train changes.

To get to Maribor, Koper, Nova Gorica, Sezana or Bohinjska Bistrica at least 1 train change is required.

Trains from Zürich to the United Kingdom

To get to London at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Sheffield or Leeds, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Ukraine

To get to Kyiv, Lviv or Chop at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Odessa-Glavnaia or Kovel, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Romania

To get to Bucharest, Cluj Napoca, Timișoara, Craiova or Brașov at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Constanta, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Poland

To get to Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań or Gdańsk Główny at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Łódź, Szczecin, Lublin, Białystok or Częstochowa Osobowa, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Spain

To get to Barcelona, Girona or Figueres - Vilafant at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Madrid, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza or Málaga, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Sweden

To get to Stockholm, Malmö, Linköping Central, Norrköping Central or Lund Central at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Gothenburg, Uppsala Central, Helsingborg Central, Halmstad Central or Karlskrona Central, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Denmark

To get to Copenhagen, Odense, Kolding St., Ringsted St. or Padborg St. at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Aarhus, Aalborg St., Esbjerg St., Randers St. or Vejle St., you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Belgium

To get to Brussels, Antwerp, Liège, Mechelen or Brussels-Airport-Zaventem at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Ghent, Bruges, Namur, Leuven or Ostend, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Luxembourg

To get to Luxembourg at least 1 train change is required.

If you want to visit Bettembourg, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Liechtenstein

To get to Schaan-Vaduz at least 1 train change is required.

Trains from Zürich to Finland

If you want to visit Helsinki asema or Turku satama, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Lithuania

If you want to visit Vilnius, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Bulgaria

If you want to visit Ruse, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich to Norway

If you want to visit Kongsvinger, you'll need to change trains at least 2 times.

Trains from Zürich across Switzerland

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Tips for Cheap train tickets from Zürich

Book Early: Take advantage of early booking windows, which in Switzerland typically open 3-4 months before departure, with some routes offering bookings up to 6 months in advance.

Avoid Peak Hours: Opt for off-peak travel times, such as early mornings or early afternoons, to avoid crowded trains and potentially secure lower fares.

Flexibility Pays Off: Remain flexible with your travel dates and times to capitalize on the best deals and discounted fares available.