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Take the train on your business trip to Germany.
Every day, over 35 trains run from Switzerland to all of the major cities in Germany. On high-speed routes, the InterCityExpress (ICE) takes you towards your destination at speeds of up to 300 km/h.
Benefit from the many advantages rail travel has over air travel and arrive more quickly in the German business capitals:
You can reserve, purchase and print out all tickets conveniently at your workplace.
You simply board the train in the heart of the city.
In 1st class you will be given a free seat reservation.
Free WiFi on all ICE trains in 1st and 2nd class.
With a 1st class international ticket you can use the DB Lounges for free.
You have your baggage with you during the whole journey.
You travel inexpensively and save time avoiding security checks, boarding and check-in procedures as well as baggage claims.
You can use the entire journey time to either work or unwind.
You arrive at your meeting, congress or business call well-prepared and rested.
Your daily connections to Germany.
From
To
Journey time
Frequency
Zürich
Mannheim
3 h 15 min
every hour (change in Basel on some journeys)
Basel
Mannheim
2 h 08 min
every hour
Zürich
Stuttgart
2 h 55 min
every two hours
Basel
Stuttgart
2 h 36 min
every hour with a change in Karlsruhe
Zürich
Frankfurt
3 h 53 min
every hour (change in Basel on some journeys)
Basel
Frankfurt
2 h 46 min
every hour
Bern
Frankfurt
4 h 04 min
every hour (change in Basel on some journeys)
Basel
Cologne
3 h 52 min
every hour (change in Basel on some journeys)
Zürich
Munich
4 h 00 min
6× a day, direct
St. Gallen
Munich
2 h 58 min
6× a day, direct
Price examples supersaver tickets, in CHF.
Prices including VAT. Prices, product specifications, exchange rate and timetable subject to modifications.
From
To
2nd classPrices including VAT. Prices, product specifications, exchange rate and timetable subject to modifications.
1st classPrices including VAT. Prices, product specifications, exchange rate and timetable subject to modifications.
Zürich HB
Mannheim
from 24.00
from 35.00
Basel SBB
Mannheim
from 24.00
from 35.00
Zürich HB / St. Gallen
Stuttgart
from 24.00
from 35.00
Zürich HB / Bern
Frankfurt (Main)
from 24.00
from 35.00
Zürich HB
Cologne
from 24.00
from 35.00
Basel SBB
Cologne
from 24.00
from 35.00
Zürich HB / St. Gallen
Munich
from 24.00
from 35.00
Prices including VAT. Prices, product specifications, exchange rate and timetable subject to modifications.
Price information.
You can find prices for direct connections to the largest cities in neighbouring countries by entering the destination and travel date. Other possible travel dates will also be displayed. You therefore have the option of finding the best value for money via a simple summary.
Booking.
You can buy all tickets for journeys to and from Germany as well as within Switzerland and print them out quickly and easily at your desk.
Seat reservations.
It is not obligatory to reserve seats in trains to Germany, but we recommend doing so.If you are travelling in 1st class, the reservation is included in the ticket price. This also applies to 1st class supersaver tickets. You can reserve your seat online when making your purchase.
Depending on the route and train type, you can enjoy the following services during your journey:
Seat reservation (optional, included in the ticket price in 1st class)
Adjustable seats (1st and 2nd class)
Open-plan saloon and enclosed compartments with side corridor in 1st and 2nd class
Quiet zone
Mobile zone
Power sockets (1st class Business, 1st class, 2nd class)
Reading lamps at seats (1st class Business, 1st class, 2nd class)
On-board bistro and restaurant
At-seat service (1st class)
Newspapers/magazines (1st class)
Travel tips.
Whether you are in Munich, Stuttgart or Freiburg – why not extend your business trip and spend a long weekend or a short break in Germany?
Prices including VAT. Prices, product specifications, exchange rate and timetable subject to modifications.
