The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Tübingen
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Tübingen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Tübingen will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich for Tübingen every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Zurich to Tübingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Tübingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 134 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£38 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Tübingen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:37 Zurich | 3h52 | 08:29 Tübingen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:59 Zurich | 5h23 | 11:22 Tübingen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:37 Zurich | 2h52 | 10:29 Tübingen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:59 Zurich | 4h59 | 12:58 Tübingen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:37 Zurich | 2h52 | 14:29 Tübingen | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Tübingen
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:41 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Tübingen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Tübingen from £20. 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.
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Zurich to Tübingen train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Tübingen
- 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
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Café Binder
- China-/Thai-Restaurant Dynastie
- Kalender Falafel
- Bar & Ristorante La Torre
- City-Hotel
- Krone
- Hotel am Schloss
- Metropol garni
- China-/Thai-Restaurant Dynastie
- Berivan
- Domino's
- Zum Löwen
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