- 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
$32
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villingen-Schwenningen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villingen-Schwenningen to Zurich will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
It's difficult to get from Villingen-Schwenningen to Zurich without transferring at least once.
4713 · IC 183
4717 · IC 483
3211 · 17695 · IC 481
4709 · IC 481
4719 · IC 185
3211 · 17695 · IC 481
4713 · IC 183
4717 · IC 483
4719 · IC 185
4709 · IC 481Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villingen-Schwenningen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Villingen-Schwenningen to Zurich:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villingen-Schwenningen to Zurich costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.59 (€-12.55). The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Villingen-Schwenningen to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4709 · IC 481 | On time 8:04 AM Villingen(Schwarzw) | 2h19 | 10:23 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
3211 · 17695 · IC 481 | On time 8:09 AM Villingen(Schwarzw) | 2h14 | 10:23 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
4713 · IC 183 | On time 9:04 AM Villingen(Schwarzw) | 2h19 | 11:23 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
4717 · IC 483 | On time 10:04 AM Villingen(Schwarzw) | 2h19 | 12:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
4719 · IC 185 | On time 11:04 AM Villingen(Schwarzw) | 2h19 | 1:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Villingen-Schwenningen to Zurich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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