The average train between Duisburg and Zurich takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Duisburg and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 18m • 3 changes


6h 10m • 3 changes


7h 19m • 3 changes


6h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Duisburg to Zurich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Duisburg to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Duisburg to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Duisburg to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Duisburg and Zurich is 470.1 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from Duisburg Hbf to Zürich HB via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 6h 33m.