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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Switzerland takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 26m
Duration
665 km
Distance
CHF 151
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Ir36 / ...
6h 16m
CHF 128–315

Essen to Switzerland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 665.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 6h 16m.

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