How much does a train ticket cost from Heidelberg to Zürich?

The cheapest train tickets from Heidelberg to Zürich start from £35. The average price for this train route is around £72. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Heidelberg to Zürich?

The average train journey time from Heidelberg to Zürich is 3h 55m, covering a distance of 140 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 8m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Heidelberg to Zürich route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Heidelberg to Zürich?

The earliest train from Heidelberg to Zürich departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 19:13.

Which is the best train operator from Heidelberg to Zürich?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Heidelberg to Zürich?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Heidelberg to Zürich?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Heidelberg to Zürich?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Train Heidelberg to Zürich from £35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Heidelberg to Zürich on 24 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	18:59	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	5h 31m	00:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	13:13	Heidelberg Central Train Station	4h 10m	17:23	Zurich HB (Main Station)	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	13:13	Heidelberg Central Train Station	4h 10m	17:23	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	13:13	Heidelberg Central Train Station	4h 10m	17:23	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	19:13	Heidelberg Central Train Station	4h 10m	23:23	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Heidelberg to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 20mAverage duration

141 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£17 - £52	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£35 - £137	Average duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £28	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Heidelberg and Zürich?

Heidelberg

A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany

Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,713 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

CH train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Heidelberg to Zürich by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Heidelberg to Zürich?
The cheapest train tickets from Heidelberg to Zürich start from £35. The average price for this train route is around £72. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Heidelberg to Zürich?
The average train journey time from Heidelberg to Zürich is 3h 55m, covering a distance of 140 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 8m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Heidelberg to Zürich route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Heidelberg to Zürich?
The earliest train from Heidelberg to Zürich departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 19:13.
Which is the best train operator from Heidelberg to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Heidelberg to Zürich?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Heidelberg to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Heidelberg to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.