Train from Zürich HB to Augsburg Hbf

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇩🇪 Augsburg Hbf

Straight-line Distance

207 km

ENE (57.0°)

Rail Distance

~269 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 8m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

48.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 52.6 kg

Taking the train saves 48.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB
🇩🇪

Destination

Augsburg Hbf

Journey Tips

EC trains operated by SBB and DB link Zürich HB to Augsburg Hbf in around 3.5–4 hours via Lindau and Munich. Augsburg is one of Germany's oldest cities with a well-preserved Renaissance old town.

Scenic Highlight

The route along Lake Constance near Lindau and the crossing of the Bavarian Alps foothills toward Augsburg make this a scenic cross-border journey.

Booking Tip

Book early on DB.de or SBB.ch; seat reservations are recommended for EC services, especially during Augsburg and Munich events.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Augsburg Hbf

🇨🇭 Sion 357 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 342 km 🇮🇹 Milan 345 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 373 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 237 km

Also from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Zürich HB to Augsburg Hbf takes approximately 1h 8m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~269 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Augsburg Hbf is approximately 269 km (207 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Zürich HB to Augsburg Hbf emits approximately 4.6 kg of CO2, compared to 52.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 48.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB to Augsburg Hbf typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Zürich HB and Augsburg Hbf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27