The average train between Zurich and Esbjerg takes 19h 45m and the fastest train takes 14h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Esbjerg. 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Esbjerg. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Esbjerg at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 19h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 27m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Esbjerg? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Esbjerg. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Esbjerg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
Zurich to Esbjerg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Esbjerg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Esbjerg St. station.
Book your Zurich to Esbjerg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), metronom and 4 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Esbjerg is 901.1 km. The road distance is 1,263 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Esbjerg St. via Basel SBB, Uelzen, Hamburg Hbf, and Kolding St. in around 13h 55m.