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 - €110 and takes 13h 31m.

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 Zürich HB and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

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 31m and costs €75 - €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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB 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 €75 - €200 and takes 7h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 13h 31m.

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 32m 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 2284+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 6m
€79–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N11
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 027 / ...
13h 31m
€37–106
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
7h 31m
€76–191
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Süd Strain S6
11h 26m
€198–350
Fly 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 23m
€108–307
Fly 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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 10m
€83–252
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
7h 37m
€80–201
Drive 572.7 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Essencar 572.7 km
5h 32m
€99–143

Winterthur to Essen by train

47Weekly Trains

7h 31mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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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 Zürich HB and Basel SBB in around 7h 31m.

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