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The average train between Zurich and Essen Hbf takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich to Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf. 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 Hbf at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Zurich to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Essen Hbf is 467.5 km. The road distance is 592 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 5h 58m.
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