- Distance: 658.1 km
- Duration: 6h 13m
The train between Zurich and Essen takes 6h 13m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Zurich and Essen. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 13m.
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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 10,675,199d 2h.
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.
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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 13m.
