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Essen to Winterthur trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Winterthur takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Winterthur. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 8m
Duration
690 km
Distance
CHF 161
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  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 40m
CHF 133–343

Essen to Winterthur train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Winterthur. 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 Winterthur at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 690.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Winterthur, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Winterthur via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 6h 40m.

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