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The average train between Zurich and Elst takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Elst. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 10m
Duration
751 km
Distance
€181
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best
  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
7h 27m
€98–307

Zurich to Elst train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Elst. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Elst at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis12h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis8h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RRReis7h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis8h 10m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis12h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis8h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RRReis7h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis8h 10m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis12h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis8h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RRReis7h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis8h 10m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis12h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis8h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RRReis7h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis8h 10m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis12h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis7h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis7h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RRReis7h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRRReis9h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis7h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)RRReis7h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RRReis7h 46m • 4 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRRReis9h 46m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Elst? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 751.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Elst via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Arnhem Centraal in around 7h 27m.

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