- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Zurich will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 9 trains that leave Heidelberg for Zurich on Sun, May 31, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 227 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. 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 bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $142.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $285 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Zurich:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Zurich costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $250 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Zurich costing on average $285 (€229).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
The journey is about 14m faster (3h 40m by train vs 3h 54m by car) and roughly $34 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 (€69) vs $119 (€96)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Zurich trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60471 | Delayed 3:34 AM 5:34 AMHeidelberg Hbf | 4h31 | 8:05 AM 8:05 AMZurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
15967 · ECE 151 | 8:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h50 | 12:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
15969 · ICE 277 | On time 9:05 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h55 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
19260 · ICE 513 · IC 185 | On time 9:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 4h13 | 1:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 103 · IC 773 | 10:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h47 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
15973 · ICE 279 · IC 775 | 11:05 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h55 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1093 · IC 187 | On time 11:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 4h10 | 3:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 795 · ECE 5+ TGV 9213 | On time 12:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h43 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
15977 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | 1:05 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h55 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 211 · IC 1089 | On time 1:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 4h10 | 5:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
15979 · ICE 107 · IC 781 | 2:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h50 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
15981 · ICE 373 | On time 3:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h54 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1095 · IC 281 | On time 3:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 4h10 | 7:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
15983 · ICE 109 | On time 4:08 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h52 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
15985 · ICE 375 · IC 787 | 5:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h54 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1291 · IC 283 | On time 5:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 4h10 | 9:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 1064 · IC 1257 | 5:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 4h08 | 9:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
15987 · ICE 201 · IC 789 | 6:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h50 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1671 · ICE 377+ TGV 9223 | On time 6:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h43 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1097 · IC 285 | On time 7:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 4h10 | 11:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
15993 · ECE 9 · IR 1995 | 8:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h14 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
15993 · ECE 9 · IR 2347 · IC 543 | 8:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h04 | 1:14 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
S3 · S31 · ECE 9 · IR 2347 | 8:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 4h56 | 1:14 AM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
S3 · S31 · ECE 9 · IR 1995 | 8:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h06 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Heidelberg to Zurich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 141 miles (227 km) distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 141 miles (227 km) |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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