Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Zurich
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceUS$50 - US$163 | Average duration19h 25m | 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | |||
| Average priceUS$50 - US$171 | Average duration7h 23m | 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average priceUS$37 - US$70 | Average duration6h 30m | 20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to ZurichAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zurich. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Essen to Zurich: Trip Overview
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Essen to Zurich Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Zurich
How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Zurich cost?
The average train ticket price from Essen to Zurich is US$123. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen to Zurich is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Essen to Zurich?
A train trip between Essen and Zurich is around 7h 23m, although the fastest train will take about 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 290 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Essen and Zurich?
The number of trains from Essen to Zurich can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 14. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Zurich by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Zurich?
Trains travelling between Essen and Zurich leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, Zürich Airport, Zürich Altstetten.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Zurich is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Zurich.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Zurich, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Essen and Zurich, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Essen to Zurich.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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