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 35 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 45m.

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 4h 4m and costs SFr 110 - 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 via Düsseldorf central bus station and Kornwestheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 Düsseldorf central bus 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 40m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Winterthur bus arrive?

Essen to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kornwestheim 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?

Book your Essen to Winterthur bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Winterthur?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Winterthur by train, bus, 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 40m
CHF 124–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Kornwestheimbus N228
2. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Winterthurbus FlixBus 024
11h 45m
CHF 37–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 38m
Drive 572.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Winterthurcar 572.4 km
5h 32m
CHF 92–133
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 5m
CHF 71–217
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 105–254
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
4h 4m
CHF 113–260
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 32m
CHF 78–235

Essen to Winterthur by train

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6h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Winterthur.

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Distance: 690.3 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Winterthur via Düsseldorf central bus station and Kornwestheim in around 11h 45m.

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