The cheapest and fastest trains from Chemnitz Hbf to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
£136
Average price
£136
Fastest journey
16 h 33 m
Average duration
16 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chemnitz Hbf to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chemnitz Hbf to Zurich HB will cost around £136 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £136.
To travel from Chemnitz Hbf to Zurich HB you need to make at least 4 changes.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Chemnitz Hbf to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz Hbf to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £138.
Distance: 500 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£142 Average Price | £125 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 29m Average total duration Fastest 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 57m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chemnitz Hbf to Zurich HB
Trains from Chemnitz Hbf to Zurich HB run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £138 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 15:54, the last at 15:54. The fastest train covers the 500 km distance in 16h 33m.
Distance 500 km |
Average train duration 7h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £138 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 16h 33m |
First train 15:54 |
Last train 15:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH from Chemnitz Hbf to Zurich HB trainsDeutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH trains will get you between Chemnitz Hbf and Zurich HB from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Transdev GmbH
FAQs: Chemnitz Hbf to Zurich HB train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chemnitz Hbf to Zurich HB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chemnitz Hbf and Zurich HB
- Genießer-Eck
- Delphi
- Zum Haineck
- Japanisches Restaurant Osaka
- Hotel Chemnitzer Hof
- Hotel Sächsischer Hof
- Hotel an der Oper
- Hotel Elisenhof
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
