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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Zurich takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Zurich. 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 15m
Duration
664 km
Distance
CHF 154
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

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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 12m
CHF 129–318

Essen to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Zurich. 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 Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 663.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zürich HB via Basel SBB in around 6h 12m.

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