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Trip Overview

The average train between Duisburg and Zurich takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Duisburg to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 58m
Duration
645 km
Distance
CHF 141
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
6h 22m
CHF 81–225

Duisburg to Zurich train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Duisburg and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 38m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 31m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 644.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Duisburg, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Duisburg Hbf to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 6h 22m.

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