Train status

IC 281Stuttgart Vaihingen → Zürich HB

4.4
(357 observations, 85% on time)

IC 281 runs from Stuttgart Vaihingen to Zürich HB. Its average on-time rate is 85% (based on 357 observations). See the live status, current delay and platform below.

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Punctuality
85 %historical
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Frequently asked questions about IC 281

Where is IC 281 right now?

The current location of IC 281 from Stuttgart Vaihingen to Zürich HB is shown live at the top of this page, based on real-time HAFAS data from Deutsche Bahn. Position updates automatically.

Is IC 281 delayed right now?

Current delay information for IC 281 appears in the status panel at the top. The statistics below show punctuality over the recent weeks, based on 357 individual observations. Avg. delay 3.2 min, 85 % on time (≤5 min tolerance).

Which platform does IC 281 use?

The current platform for IC 281 is shown in the status tile at the top, for Stuttgart Vaihingen (departure platform) and Zürich HB (arrival platform). Last-minute platform changes are flagged with a "platform changed" notice.

When does IC 281 run?

IC 281 runs regularly between Stuttgart Vaihingen and Zürich HB. The full timetable with all stops and arrival/departure times is available further down this page.

Which stops does IC 281 serve?

IC 281 serves 8 stations: Stuttgart-Vaihingen – Böblingen – Horb – Rottweil – Tuttlingen – Singen(Hohentwiel) – Schaffhausen – Zürich HB.

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Route & stops of IC 281

8 stations from Stuttgart-Vaihingen to Zürich HB

  1. Stuttgart-Vaihingen
  2. Böblingen
  3. Horb
  4. Rottweil
  5. Tuttlingen
  6. Singen(Hohentwiel)
  7. Schaffhausen
  8. Zürich HB

Coach sequence & seat reservations

Coach order and reserved seats for IC 281

The coach sequence shows the order in which carriages will stop at the platform – usually a few minutes before departure. That way you can find your coach without rushing and immediately see where reserved seats, quiet zones, the dining car and the family area are located. Current data is provided free of charge by Deutsche Bahn in the DB Navigator app and on bahn.de; if anything differs, the official source is authoritative.

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