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 13h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs €70 - €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 Zürich HB and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

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 37m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Winterthur to Essen?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Essen is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €150 and takes 13h 28m.

Where does the Winterthur to Essen train arrive?

Winterthur to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB 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 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Winterthur to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Winterthur to Essen by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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

Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 14m
€74–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
13h 28m
€37–142
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
7h 37m
€76–191
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 57m
Drive 572.7 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Essencar 572.7 km
5h 34m
€99–142
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 46m
€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 28m
€109–282
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 39m
€166–365
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
7h 38m
€67–181

Winterthur to Essen by train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 501.9 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Winterthur to Essen Hbf via Zürich HB and Basel SBB in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur to Essen central train station via Zürich Flughafen, Zurich Airport bus station, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 13h 28m.

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