How much is the train ticket from Düsseldorf to Zürich?

The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Zürich start from $63. The average price for this train route is around $113. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Zürich?

The average train ride duration from Düsseldorf to Zürich is 6h 2m, covering a distance of 277 miles (446 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators service the Düsseldorf to Zürich route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , Eurostar .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Düsseldorf to Zürich?

The earliest train departs from Düsseldorf to Zürich at 6:01am. And 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 most timely service from Düsseldorf to Zürich?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Eurostar , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Düsseldorf to Zürich from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Zürich on February 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	14h 22m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
	7:22am	Duesseldorf Central	5h 38m	1:00pm	Zurich HB (Main Station)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	17h 7m	9:45am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
	7:22am	Duesseldorf Central	5h 38m	1:00pm	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	8:21am	Duesseldorf Central	5h 39m	2:00pm	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:29 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

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 $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

6h 20mAverage Duration

278 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $207	Average Duration18h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $288	Average Duration6h 2m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$39 - $71	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Düsseldorf and Zürich?

Düsseldorf

A
Hbf
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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B
ZOB am Hbf
Fernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
Visit page
C
Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany

Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Visit page
B
Zürich Airport
Visit page
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

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.2

Eurostar

4.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi4

CH train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from $63. The average price for this train route is around $113. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Zürich?
The average train ride duration from Düsseldorf to Zürich is 6h 2m, covering a distance of 277 miles (446 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Düsseldorf to Zürich route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Düsseldorf to Zürich?
The earliest train departs from Düsseldorf to Zürich at 6:01am. And 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 most timely service from Düsseldorf to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Eurostar, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$172

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$150

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The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Zürich was searched and found on Feb 1, 2026 with a price of $86

To 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 $86 to $289 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 $86 which is on 2026-02-01.