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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €150 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Essen. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Essen Hbf via Schaffhausen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Essen?

The distance between Winterthur and Essen is 502 km. The road distance is 572.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Winterthur to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Winterthur to Essen?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 7h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €150 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Winterthur to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Essen is 573 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Winterthur to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2374+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 6m
€78–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N11
12h 56m
€37–147
Train
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
7h 38m
€72–196
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
9h 52m
Drive 572.7 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Essencar 572.7 km
5h 34m
€97–140
Fly Zurich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
4h 42m
€83–299
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
4h 27m
€109–277
Train, ferry to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Romanshorntrain
2. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
3. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
5h 37m
€155–383

Winterthur to Essen by train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

Swiss, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur to Essen Hbf via Schaffhausen and Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 38m.

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