Paderborn to Zurich train

Cheap train tickets from Paderborn to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Mar 22

Cheapest

22

Average

43

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paderborn to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Deutsche Bahn with connection
05:42AMPaderborn7h44 01:26PMZurich
0 transfers
221One-way
Deutsche Bahn
06:48PMPaderborn11h38 06:26AMZurich
0 transfers
641One-way

Train schedule from Paderborn to Zurich

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Deutsche Bahn with connection
05:42AMPaderborn7h44 01:26PMZurich
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Deutsche Bahn
06:48PMPaderborn11h38 06:26AMZurich
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Fastest train times from Paderborn to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Mar 22

Fastest Journey

7 h 44 m

Average

9 h 41 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

484 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Paderborn for Zurich every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn with connection
05:42AMPaderborn7h44 01:26PMZurich
0 transfers
221One-way
Deutsche Bahn
06:48PMPaderborn11h38 06:26AMZurich
0 transfers
641One-way

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Overview: Train from Paderborn to Zurich

distanceDistance300 miles (484 km)
durationAverage train duration11 h 11 min
priceAverage train ticket price$58 (€51)
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or National Express

Trains from Paderborn to Zurich cover the 300 miles (484 km) long route taking on average 11 h 11 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or National Express. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $25 (€22), but the average price of train tickets is $58 (€51). Travelers depart most frequently from Paderborn Hbf and arrive in Zürich HB.

Train providers: National Express and Deutsche Bahn from Paderborn to Zurich trains

Buy your official National Express and Deutsche Bahn train tickets to Zurich from Paderborn from $25 (€22) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Paderborn to Zurich train.

Paderborn to Zurich train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 36 min
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day

National Express is the leading train company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Paderborn - Zurich train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Train information from Paderborn to Zurich with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 48 min
  • National Express frequency: 4 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Paderborn to Zurich

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paderborn to Zurich.
FAQs

Travel between Paderborn, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland by train is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Switzerland from Germany?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Paderborn?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

All travelers in Switzerland must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

  • Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 2/21/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train to Zurich from Paderborn as this information can change.

The restriction level for your return train to Paderborn, Germany from Zurich is: Unrestricted.

Is my return train into Paderborn from Zurich restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Zurich?

Conditions of reentry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Paderborn, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distancing required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask required: Mandatory

Last checked on 2/21/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Paderborn from Zurich closer to your date of departure here here.

Looking to save money on your route? Omio customers have found the cheapest train between Paderborn and Zurich for the next 7 days starting from $25 (€22)  one way.
In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $58 (€51)  for a train ticket from Paderborn to Zurich.
The distance from Paderborn to Zurich by train is approximately 300 miles (484 km).
The train time from Paderborn to Zurich is on average 11 h 11 min  for the 300 miles (484 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Zurich from Paderborn by train can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

When taking a train from Paderborn, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Paderborn Hbf, Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus and Paderborn Kasseler Tor. When you arrive in Zurich, your train can arrive in train stations including Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon.

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Paderborn Hbf   to Zürich HB.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Paderborn Hbf, is located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the city center of Paderborn.

The most popular arrival train station, Zürich HB, is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city center of Zurich.

When taking a train from Paderborn to Zurich, you can count on Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or National Express for the best way to get you to Zurich. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Paderborn and Zurich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
You can find trains to Zurich from Paderborn to cost on average $58 (€51) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your route. You’ll see tickets for the Paderborn to Zurich train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Paderborn
Zurich
Paderborn Hbf is the most popular Paderborn railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Paderborn for your trip to Zurich.
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At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.
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