Essen to Zurich Trains

Essen to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Zurich takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 12m

Duration

657 km

Distance

CHF 141

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Essen to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and 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 Zurich at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:00 PM
6h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:00 PM
6h • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:00 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:00 PM
6h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:00 PM
6h • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:00 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:00 PM
6h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:00 PM
6h • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:00 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:00 PM
6h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:00 PM
6h • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:00 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:00 PM
6h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:00 PM
6h • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:00 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:00 PM
6h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:00 PM
6h • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:00 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:00 PM
6h • 1 change
8:00 AM → 2:00 PM
6h • 1 change
10:00 AM → 4:24 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:00 PM
6h • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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