The average train between Essen and Canton of Zurich takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Essen to Canton of 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 6 times a week between Essen and Canton of Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Canton of Zurich at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
6h 7m • 2 changes
6h 7m • 2 changes
6h 7m • 2 changes
6h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Canton of Zurich. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Canton of Zurich station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Essen to Canton of Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Canton of Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Essen to Canton of Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Essen and Canton of Zurich is 465 km. The road distance is 665 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 6h 16m.
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