Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 14 m
Average
8 h 56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
254 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich for Rothenburg ob der Tauber every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 157 miles (254 km) | |
Average train duration | 6 h 14 min | |
Average train ticket price | $34 (€30) | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Zurich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber cover the 157 miles (254 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 14 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $34 (€30), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $25 (€22). Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Find the best trains from Zurich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $25 (€22). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
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 Zurich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train.
Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany by train is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 2/21/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Rothenburg ob der Tauber from Zurich as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Zurich is: Unrestricted
Reentry to Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
What are the requirements?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 2/21/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Zurich from Rothenburg ob der Tauber here.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Zürich HB and arriving in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Zürich HB, is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center of Zurich.
The most popular arrival train station, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, is located 0.3 miles (464 m) away from the city center of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
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