The cheapest and fastest trains from Minden to Zurich
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£136
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 9 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
548 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Minden to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Minden to Zurich you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Minden to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Minden to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 548 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£98 Average Price | £171 Average Price | £74 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 31m Average total duration Fastest 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 53m Average total duration 14h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 23m Average total duration 25h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Minden to Zurich train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:00 Minden | 8h26 | 12:26 Zurich | 1 change | |
![]() | 04:35 Minden | 8h25 | 13:00 Zurich | 3 changes | |
![]() | 06:13 Minden | 7h47 | 14:00 Zurich | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:35 Minden | 7h51 | 14:26 Zurich | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:00 Minden | 7h00 | 16:00 Zurich | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Minden to Zurich
Distance 548 km |
Average train duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 0m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 21:59 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, DB Bus from Minden to Zurich trainsDeutsche Bahn, DB Bus trains will get you between Minden and Zurich from £55. 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.
DB Bus
FAQs: Minden to Zurich train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Minden and Zurich
- Monday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 18:30
- Tuesday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 18:30
- Wednesday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 18:30
- Thursday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 18:30
- Friday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 18:30
- Canito
- Diwan Lounge
- E-Werk
- Mr. Kebab
- Hotel "FairSchlafen"
- Hotel Kronprinz
- 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
- 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
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