The average train between Zurich and Essen takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich 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.
Trains run once daily between Zurich and Essen. 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 Essen at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Essen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Zurich to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Essen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and National Express.
The distance between Zurich and Essen is 468.2 km. The road distance is 658 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 6h 2m.
