The average train between Zurich and Düsseldorf takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich to Düsseldorf. 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 once daily between Zurich and Düsseldorf. The earliest departure is at 3:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Düsseldorf at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Düsseldorf. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Düsseldorf station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Zurich to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Düsseldorf train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Düsseldorf is 447.5 km. The road distance is 615 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €200–650 and the journey takes 5h 4m.