Winterthur to Essen Trains

Winterthur to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Winterthur and Essen takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Winterthur 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: 694 km
Distance: €171
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43

7h 37m

€130–292

Winterthur to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Winterthur and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Winterthur is at 11:31 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.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:28 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 30m • 2 changes
4:42 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 16m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:24 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 34m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:24 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 34m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:24 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 34m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:24 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 34m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:24 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 34m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:28 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 30m • 2 changes
5:24 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 34m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
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