How to Travel from
Essen to Zurich
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Essen, Germany → Zurich, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Zurich
Composite routes from Essen to Zurich
Cheapest
5 h 48 min
Car
591 km.
from $32
Fastest
1 h 15 min
Plane
Other
12 h 20 min
Bus
468 km.
from €59.54
6 h 35 min
468 km.
from $238.86
4 h 8 min
Train, Plane
467 km.
from $180.33
4 h 15 min
Train, Plane
467 km.
from $271.34
4 h 47 min
Train, Plane
467 km.
from $189.36
5 h 27 min
Train, Plane
467 km.
from $344.16
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 2 km 827 м
2 km 827 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf
Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf, 338 м
338 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Continue onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 1 km 842 м
1 km 842 м
Turn right onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 3 km 924 м
3 km 924 м
Keep right
1 km 570 м
1 km 570 м
Continue and take A 52 toward Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, A 52, 10 km 879 м
10 km 879 м
Keep right
84 м
84 м
Keep left and take A 524, A 3 toward Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen
Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen, A 524, A 3, 1 km 914 м
1 km 914 м
Keep right
87 м
87 м
Keep left
285 м
285 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln
Köln, A 3, 51 km 689 м
51 km 689 м
Keep left onto A 3 and drive toward Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst
Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst, 161 km 841 м
161 km 841 м
Keep right and take A 67, B 43 toward Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim
Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim, A 67, B 43, 1 km 594 м
1 km 594 м
Keep left
1 km 909 м
1 km 909 м
Keep right onto A 67 toward A 67
A 67, 75 km 840 м
75 km 840 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Heidelberg, Mannheim
Heidelberg, Mannheim, A 656, 175 м
175 м
Keep left and take A 656 toward Heidelberg
Heidelberg, A 656, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Karlsruhe, Stuttgart
Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, A 5, 15 km 754 м
15 km 754 м
Keep right and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim, A 6, 246 м
246 м
Keep left and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, A 6, 484 м
484 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Basel, Karlsruhe
Basel, Karlsruhe, A 5, 15 km 214 м
15 km 214 м
Keep right onto A 5 and take B 35 toward Bruchsal, Bretten, Germersheim, Karlsdorf-Neuthard
Bruchsal, Bretten, Germersheim, Karlsdorf-Neuthard, B 35, 265 м
265 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take B 35 toward Bruchsal, Bretten
Bruchsal, Bretten, B 35, 324 м
324 м
Keep right onto B 35 and take B 35 toward Bruchsal, Bretten
Bruchsal, Bretten, B 35, 2 km 686 м
2 km 686 м
Keep right onto B 35 and take B 35 toward Bruchsal, Bretten, Stutensee, Forst
Bruchsal, Bretten, Stutensee, Forst, B 35, 290 м
290 м
Keep right onto B 35 and take B 35 toward Bretten, Bruchsal, Stutensee
Bretten, Bruchsal, Stutensee, B 35, 17 km 347 м
17 km 347 м
Keep right onto B 294 and drive toward A 8, Pforzheim, Neulingen, Bretten-West, Rechbergklinik
A 8, Pforzheim, Neulingen, Bretten-West, Rechbergklinik, 48 м
48 м
Turn slight right onto Melanchthonstraße
Melanchthonstraße, 441 м
441 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Melanchthonstraße
Melanchthonstraße, 309 м
309 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Wilhelmstraße
Wilhelmstraße, 1 km 539 м
1 km 539 м
Continue onto Wilhelmstraße
Wilhelmstraße, 261 м
261 м
Continue onto Pforzheimer Straße
Pforzheimer Straße, 178 м
178 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pforzheimer Straße
Pforzheimer Straße, 7 km 338 м
7 km 338 м
Turn sharp right onto Am Anger
Am Anger, 56 м
56 м
Turn left onto Am Anger
Am Anger, 17 м
17 м
Turn right onto Am Anger
Am Anger, 256 м
256 м
Turn left onto Lindenstraße
Lindenstraße, 342 м
342 м
Turn left onto Birkenstraße
Birkenstraße, 168 м
168 м
Turn right onto Schwalbenstraße
Schwalbenstraße, 224 м
224 м
Turn left onto Fasanenstraße
Fasanenstraße, 171 м
171 м
Turn right onto B 294
6 km 689 м
6 km 689 м
Turn left and take A 8 toward Stuttgart
Stuttgart, A 8, 21 km 175 м
21 km 175 м
Keep right and drive toward Rutesheim, Weissach, Renningen-West
Rutesheim, Weissach, Renningen-West, 190 м
190 м
Turn right onto L 1180
308 м
308 м
Turn left onto Malmsheimer Straße
Malmsheimer Straße, 3 km 906 м
3 km 906 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Perouser Straße
Perouser Straße, 1 km 115 м
1 km 115 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nordrandstraße
Nordrandstraße, 68 м
68 м
Turn slight right onto Nordrandstraße
Nordrandstraße, 1 km 939 м
1 km 939 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nord-Süd-Straße
Nord-Süd-Straße, 381 м
381 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nord-Süd-Straße
Nord-Süd-Straße, 1 km 242 м
1 km 242 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto K 1015
1 km 681 м
1 km 681 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto K 1015
201 м
201 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto K 1015
135 м
135 м
Turn left onto B 295 and drive toward Stuttgart, Leonberg, Renningen-Ost
Stuttgart, Leonberg, Renningen-Ost, 1 km 836 м
1 km 836 м
Keep right and take B 464 toward Reutlingen, Magstadt, Renningen-Süd
Reutlingen, Magstadt, Renningen-Süd, B 464, 163 м
163 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B 464
100 м
100 м
Continue onto B 464
8 km 124 м
8 km 124 м
Keep right and drive toward Böblingen-Hulb, Singen, Stuttgart
Böblingen-Hulb, Singen, Stuttgart, 152 м
152 м
Keep left toward A 81
A 81, 1 km 637 м
1 km 637 м
Keep right and take A 81 toward Singen
Singen, A 81, 102 km 971 м
102 km 971 м
Keep right and take B 31, B 311 toward Geisingen, Blumberg, Immendingen
Geisingen, Blumberg, Immendingen, B 31, B 311, 327 м
327 м
Turn left onto B 31
1 km 599 м
1 km 599 м
Keep left onto B 31
51 м
51 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto L 185
6 km 350 м
6 km 350 м
Turn left onto K 5923
127 м
127 м
Keep right onto K 5924
5 km 158 м
5 km 158 м
Keep right
14 м
14 м
Turn right
1 km 895 м
1 km 895 м
Turn slight right onto Leipferdinger Straße
Leipferdinger Straße, 1 km 518 м
1 km 518 м
Turn left onto Ludwig-Gerer-Straße
Ludwig-Gerer-Straße, 2 km 853 м
2 km 853 м
Turn right onto K 6137
2 km 677 м
2 km 677 м
Turn left onto K 6137
2 km 196 м
2 km 196 м
Turn right onto Schlauchstraße
Schlauchstraße, 1 km 126 м
1 km 126 м
Turn left onto Schlauchstraße
Schlauchstraße, 7 km 203 м
7 km 203 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mühlentalstrasse
Mühlentalstrasse, 1 km 167 м
1 km 167 м
Turn right onto Lochstrasse
Lochstrasse, 1 km 866 м
1 km 866 м
Turn left onto Nordstrasse
Nordstrasse, 1 km 787 м
1 km 787 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rietstrasse
Rietstrasse, 396 м
396 м
Turn left onto Sonnenburggutstrasse
Sonnenburggutstrasse, 2 km 215 м
2 km 215 м
Continue onto Zollstrasse
Zollstrasse, 6 km 769 м
6 km 769 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Waldshuter Straße
Waldshuter Straße, 10 km 158 м
10 km 158 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Schaffhauserstrasse
Schaffhauserstrasse, 4 km 202 м
4 km 202 м
Turn right
343 м
343 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
2 km 169 м
2 km 169 м
Keep left onto A51
15 km 691 м
15 km 691 м
Keep right onto A1L and drive toward Zürich-City
Zürich-City, 3 km 612 м
3 km 612 м
Keep right onto A1L
2 km 932 м
2 km 932 м
Keep left onto A1L
36 м
36 м
Turn left onto Wasserwerkstrasse
Wasserwerkstrasse, 359 м
359 м
Turn right onto Neumühlequai
Neumühlequai, 1 km 518 м
1 km 518 м
Turn right onto Walchestrasse
Walchestrasse, 85 м
85 м
Continue onto Bahnhofquai
Bahnhofquai, 57 м
57 м
Keep right onto Bahnhofquai
Bahnhofquai, 273 м
273 м
Keep left onto Bahnhofplatz
Bahnhofplatz, 33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Bahnhofplatz
Bahnhofplatz, 73 м
73 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 5
Train operators
Found: 10
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
2h 24m
Hourly
$69.97–$82.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
1h 12m
Every 20 minutes
$41.98–$76.34
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Zurich?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Zurich is to bus which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 12h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Zurich?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen and Zurich?
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Zurich?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
How far is it from Essen to Zurich?
The distance between Essen and Zurich is 661 km. The road distance is 633.8 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Zurich without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Zurich?
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Essen to Zurich, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Zurich bus from?
Essen to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Where do I catch the Essen to Zurich train from?
Essen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Essen to Zurich?
The best way to get from Essen to Zurich is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 12h 20m.
Where does the Essen to Zurich bus arrive?
Essen to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Where does the Essen to Zurich train arrive?
Essen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Can I drive from Essen to Zurich?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Zurich is 634 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Essen to Zurich.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Zurich?
Book your Essen to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Zurich?
Book your Essen to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Zurich?
There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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