Zurich to Esens Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Esens takes 14h 3m and the fastest train takes 10h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Esens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 3m
Duration: 974 km
Distance: €224
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43
Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Sande(Kr Friesland)train

11h 53m

€197–350

Zurich to Esens train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Esens. 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 Esens at 2:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:58 PM → 2:57 PM
Arrives next day
16h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 6:57 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 8:57 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 10:57 PM
11h 59m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 6:57 AM
Arrives next day
16h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:58 AM → 6:57 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 8:57 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 10:57 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 8:57 AM
Arrives next day
18h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:58 AM → 6:57 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 8:57 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 10:57 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 6:57 AM
Arrives next day
16h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:57 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 8:57 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 10:57 PM
11h 58m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 6:57 AM
Arrives next day
16h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:57 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 8:57 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 10:57 PM
11h 58m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 6:57 AM
Arrives next day
16h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:57 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 8:57 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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