The cheapest and fastest trains from Saarbrücken to Zurich
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saarbrücken to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saarbrücken to Zurich will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
To travel from Saarbrücken to Zurich you need to make at least one change.
RE 4102 · EC 7 · IC 775
RE 4100 · RE 12019 · ICE 103 · IC 773
ICE 563 · IC 485
ICE 563 · ICE 103 · IC 773
RE 4102 · ICE 277 · IC 775
RE 4102 · EC 7 · IC 775
RE 4100 · RE 12019 · ICE 103 · IC 773
RE 4102 · ICE 277 · IC 775
ICE 563 · ICE 103 · IC 773
ICE 563 · IC 485Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Saarbrücken to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 238 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£76 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Saarbrücken to Zurich train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 563 · ICE 103 · IC 773 | On time 07:27 Saarbrücken Hbf | 5h33 | 13:00 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 563 · IC 485 | On time 07:27 Saarbrücken Hbf | 5h56 | 13:23 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RE 4100 · RE 12019 · ICE 103 · IC 773 | On time 07:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 5h13 | 13:00 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
RE 4102 · EC 7 · IC 775 | On time 08:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 5h13 | 14:00 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 4102 · ICE 277 · IC 775 | On time 08:47 Saarbrücken Hbf | 5h13 | 14:00 Zurich HB | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Saarbrücken to Zurich
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Saarbrücken to Zurich trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Saarbrücken and Zurich from £17. 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: Saarbrücken to Zurich train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Saarbrücken and Zurich
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Saturday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Il Giardino
- Eiscafe Jesolo
- Pizza Hut
- Brauhaus zum Stiefel
- Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel
- Mercure SB City
- Europa Hotel Saarbrücken
- Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken
- GästeHaus Klaus Erfort
- Schubert
- McDonald's
- Hokkaido
- Hotel Restaurant Bruchwiese
- Westside
- Rolands Eck
- Barbarossa Bäckerei
- Eiscafe Favretti
- 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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