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The average train between Essen and Switzerland takes 6h 23m 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.
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 6:00 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Essen to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Essen and Switzerland is 525.5 km. The road distance is 592 km.
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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