The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Zurich
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
20 h 34 m
Average duration
20 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Zurich will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
To travel from Copenhagen to Zurich you need to make at least 4 changes.
ICL 50035 · BUS 40935 · ICE 775 · 176939:5220h34Copenhagen Central Station6:26Zurich HB£1201One-way4 changes
ICL 50035 · BUS 40935 · ICE 775 · 176939:5220h34Copenhagen Central Station6:26Zurich HB£1201One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Copenhagen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, and a flight costs an average of £58.
Distance: 964 km
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£128 Average Price | £170 Average Price | £83 Average Price Cheapest |
14h 32m Average total duration 14h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 28m Average total duration 19h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Copenhagen to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Friday 3 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICL 50035 · BUS 40935 · ICE 775 · 17693 | On time 7:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 20h34 | 4:26 Zurich HB | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Zurich
Trains from Copenhagen to Zurich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £50 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 964 km distance in 13h 38m.
Distance 964 km |
Average train duration 14h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 13h 38m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Zurich trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Copenhagen and Zurich from £50. 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.
FAQs: Copenhagen to Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Zurich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Copenhagen and Zurich
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
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