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How to Travel from

Essen to Zurich

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$89.06

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$521.63
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$432.57
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$190.84

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$89.06
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
9h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$216.28

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

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?

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