How much does a train ticket from Essen to Zurich cost?

The average train ticket price from Essen to Zurich is $137. The best way to find 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 6h 37m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 47m. This is the time it takes to travel the 290 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains 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 11. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. 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 traveling between Essen and Zurich leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, Zürich Airport, Zürich Altstetten.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zurich?

Once in Zurich, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are The Grossmünster, Kunsthaus Zürich, Swiss National Museum, The Old Town, St. Peters Church.

Trains from Essen to Zurich | Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Zurich.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $175	Average Duration19h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$82 - $268	Average Duration6h 37m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$67 - $78	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Zurich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zurich. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest ticket

20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Zurich: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$137

Average train trip duration6h 37m

Number of daily trains11

Earliest train departure6:13am

Distance289 miles (466 km)

Latest train departure6:47pm

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4.5/57 reviews

FlixTrain

FlixBus

3.5/58,538 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Train and bus companies in CH:RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn, TGV inOui, Slovak Rail, Eurostar

Essen to Zurich Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Zurich?

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Zurich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Zürich Altstetten

D - Zürich Oerlikon

E - Zürich Selnau

F - Zürich Stadelhofen

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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 personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride 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 traveling 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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