Train from Zürich HB to Flüelen

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇨🇭 Flüelen

Straight-line Distance

53 km

S (173.0°)

Rail Distance

~69 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 2m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

10.7 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 2.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 13.5 kg

Taking the train saves 10.7 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB
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Destination

Flüelen

Journey Tips

Flüelen, at the southern tip of Lake Uri, is around 1 hour from Zürich HB on SBB InterRegio services via Lucerne. It is the classic starting point for a lake steamer journey across Lake Lucerne.

Scenic Highlight

After Lucerne, the train follows the Reuss valley through dramatic gorge scenery before arriving at the lakeside in Flüelen, with the Uri Rotstock reflected in the water.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass covers both the train and the lake steamer; no advance reservation required.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Flüelen

🇨🇭 Andermatt 30 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 28 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 82 km 🇨🇭 Göschenen 26 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 62 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 Flüelen takes approximately 1h 2m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~69 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Flüelen is approximately 69 km (53 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 Flüelen emits approximately 2.8 kg of CO2, compared to 13.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 10.7 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB to Flüelen 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 Flüelen.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27