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Zurich to Belfort train

Book a train ticket Zurich - Belfort

Train timetable info Zurich-Belfort

Travel by train from Zurich to Belfort. 14 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 08m and the last at 20h 15m, allowing you to cover the 128.07 km distance in as little as 2h 23m.

Cheap train tickets Zurich Belfort

How much does a train ticket from Zurich to Belfort cost?

To benefit from the best prices, remember to book your train ticket in advance. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. Keep an eye on the best offers by adding an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Zurich to Belfort take?

The train journey between Zurich and Belfort takes 2h 52m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Zurich to Belfort?

The fastest train can complete the journey from Zurich to Belfort in 2h 23m.

How many trains run from Zurich to Belfort each day?

To travel from Zurich to Belfort, you can take one of the 14 trains that operate on this route every day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Zurich and Belfort?

Between Zurich and Belfort, the service may be a Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Zurich and Belfort by train?

Trains running between Zurich and Belfort cover a distance of around 128.07 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Belfort?

Each day, the first Zurich to Belfort train departs at 5h 08m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Belfort?

If you prefer to travel later, the last train departs Zurich at 20h 15m.

To leave Zurich, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: ZURICH HB, ZURICH ALTSTETTEN.

At Belfort, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: BELFORT-VILLE.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Belfort?

You can complete your journey from Zurich to Belfort on a SBB, TER, TRAIN NOMAD, TGV Lyria train.

What services are offered on board?

Thanks to TGV Lyria, small pets can travel in a container with a maximum size of 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm, with a ticket at a fixed price of 10 euros. Alternatively, you can travel with your dog on a lead and muzzled for 20 euros. Assistance dogs for disabled or blind passengers can travel free on international journeys.

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

Save time by booking your NOMAD Train ticket (TER Normandie) on SNCF Connect.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Belfort?

The price of a Zurich – Belfort train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Zurich to Belfort thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Belfort.

Price of a Zurich – Belfort Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Zurich to Belfort, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Zurich to Belfort, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Belfort

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Zurich to Belfort? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Zurich – Belfort Train

The best way to pay less for your Zurich to Belfort train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Zurich to Belfort, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Zurich to Belfort and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Zurich - Belfort. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Zurich - Belfort

If you're travelling from Zurich to Belfort, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Belfort with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Zurich - Belfort

To travel from Zurich to Belfort, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Belfort by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Zurich - Belfort allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Zurich - Belfort

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Belfort route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Zurich-Belfort Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 08m 8h 08m 3h 00m SBB, TER, TRAIN NOMAD
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2252
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Gelterkinden
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • 22 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96102
  • Basel St. Johann
  • Saint-Louis
  • Saint-Louis La Chaussee
  • Bartenheim
  • Sierentz
  • Habsheim
  • Rixheim
  • Mulhouse
  • 23 min
  • Mulhouse
    TRAIN NOMAD 39590
  • Altkirch
  • Belfort-Ville
5h 59m 8h 40m 2h 41m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 758
  • Basel Sbb
  • 23 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96210
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • 19 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 30406
  • Zillisheim
  • Illfurth
  • Altkirch
  • Dannemarie
  • Montreux-Vieux
  • Petit-Croix
  • Belfort-Ville
6h 34m 8h 57m 2h 23m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 556
  • Basel Sbb
  • 21 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96212
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • 10 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 30452
  • Illfurth
  • Altkirch
  • Dannemarie
  • Montreux-Vieux
  • Belfort-Ville
6h 58m 10h 15m 3h 17m TGV Lyria, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • 51 min
  • Meroux
    TER 95008
  • Danjoutin
  • Belfort-Ville
7h 08m 10h 15m 3h 07m SBB, TGV Lyria, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2256
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Gelterkinden
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • 09 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • 51 min
  • Meroux
    TER 95008
  • Danjoutin
  • Belfort-Ville
10h 15m 12h 56m 2h 41m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2066
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 28 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96254
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • 07 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 30414
  • Flaxlanden
  • Zillisheim
  • Illfurth
  • Altkirch
  • Dannemarie
  • Montreux-Vieux
  • Belfort-Ville
11h 15m 14h 16m 3h 01m SBB, TGV Lyria, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2068
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 11 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9218
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • 49 min
  • Meroux
    TER 95016
  • Danjoutin
  • Belfort-Ville
11h 59m 14h 45m 2h 46m SBB, TER, TRAIN NOMAD
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 770
  • Basel Sbb
  • 26 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96282
  • Mulhouse
  • 22 min
  • Mulhouse
    TRAIN NOMAD 39592
  • Altkirch
  • Belfort-Ville
14h 15m 16h 59m 2h 44m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2074
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 15 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96122
  • Basel St. Johann
  • Saint-Louis
  • Saint-Louis La Chaussee
  • Bartenheim
  • Sierentz
  • Habsheim
  • Rixheim
  • Mulhouse
  • 10 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 30422
  • Flaxlanden
  • Zillisheim
  • Illfurth
  • Walheim
  • Altkirch
  • Dannemarie
  • Montreux-Vieux
  • Petit-Croix
  • Belfort-Ville
15h 15m 17h 59m 2h 44m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2076
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 15 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96126
  • Basel St. Johann
  • Saint-Louis
  • Saint-Louis La Chaussee
  • Bartenheim
  • Sierentz
  • Habsheim
  • Rixheim
  • Mulhouse
  • 09 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 30424
  • Flaxlanden
  • Zillisheim
  • Illfurth
  • Walheim
  • Altkirch
  • Dannemarie
  • Montreux-Vieux
  • Petit-Croix
  • Belfort-Ville
16h 34m 19h 01m 2h 27m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 576
  • Basel Sbb
  • 21 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96236
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • 10 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 30428
  • Flaxlanden
  • Zillisheim
  • Illfurth
  • Altkirch
  • Dannemarie
  • Montreux-Vieux
  • Petit-Croix
  • Belfort-Ville
17h 34m 20h 10m 2h 36m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 578
  • Basel Sbb
  • 21 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96272
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • 17 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 30432
  • Flaxlanden
  • Zillisheim
  • Illfurth
  • Walheim
  • Altkirch
  • Dannemarie
  • Montreux-Vieux
  • Petit-Croix
  • Belfort-Ville
18h 15m 21h 15m 3h 00m SBB, TGV Lyria, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2082
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 11 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9234
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • 48 min
  • Meroux
    TER 95030
  • Danjoutin
  • Belfort-Ville
20h 15m 23h 45m 3h 30m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2086
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 28 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96252
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • 17 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 44410
  • Zillisheim Auberge Mohn
  • Illfurth Croisement Gare-Cd68
  • Altkirch
  • Dannemarie
  • Montreux-Vieux
  • Belfort-Ville