- Distance: 667.1 km
- Duration: 7h 21m
The train between Gelsenkirchen and Zurich takes 7h 21m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Gelsenkirchen 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 on demand between Gelsenkirchen and Zurich. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 21m.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Gelsenkirchen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Zurich is 472 km. The road distance is 601 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Zürich HB via Essen Hbf and Basel SBB in around 7h 21m.
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