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Switzerland to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Switzerland and Essen takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 19m
Duration
663 km
Distance
€186
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ic3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
6h 54m
€131–552

Switzerland to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Switzerland and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 663 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Essen Hbf via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 54m.

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