What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Winterthur?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Winterthur?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Winterthur is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Winterthur Lagerhausstrasse via Frankfurt Central Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Winterthur via Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Essen to Winterthur?

The distance between Essen and Winterthur is 690 km. The road distance is 572.4 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Winterthur without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Winterthur without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Winterthur?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Essen to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Winterthur bus from?

Essen to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Winterthur train from?

Essen to Winterthur train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Essen to Winterthur is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Essen to Winterthur bus arrive?

Essen to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Essen to Winterthur train arrive?

Essen to Winterthur train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Winterthur is 572 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Essen to Winterthur.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Winterthur?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Winterthur?

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

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Essen to Winterthur - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Winterthur by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
6h 39m
CHF 85–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Winterthur Lagerhausstrassebus MarinoBus 254 / ...
11h 35m
CHF 41–75
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
11h 13m
CHF 72–360
Drive 572.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Winterthurcar 572.4 km
5h 32m
CHF 92–132
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
6h 59m
CHF 60–172
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h
CHF 73–240
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 59m
CHF 99–254
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4h 27m
CHF 75–246

Essen to Winterthur by train

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6h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 690 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Winterthur Lagerhausstrasse via Frankfurt Central Train Station in around 11h 35m.

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