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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Cheapest | |||||
 | Duesseldorf Central | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Airport (ZLC) | No tags | |||||
| Duesseldorf Central | Zurich HB (Main Station) | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Duesseldorf Central | Zurich HB (Main Station) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Zürich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Düsseldorf and Zürich?
Düsseldorf
- AKonrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- BFernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
- C
Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Zürich by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Düsseldorf to Zürich?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Zürich start at $88. The average price for this train route is around $158. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Düsseldorf to Zürich?
The average train trip from Düsseldorf to Zürich takes 6h 2m and covers 446 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Zürich route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Zürich?
The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Zürich departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 11:28pm.
What is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Eurostar, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Zürich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Düsseldorf to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Eurostar, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Düsseldorf to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Eurostar, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Zürich was searched and found on Feb 1, 2026 with a price of $120To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Zürich, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $120 to $403 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 which is on 2026-02-01.
