The average train between Zurich and Essen Hbf takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. 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 9h 23m. 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 Zurich station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Zurich and Essen Hbf is 467.5 km. The road distance is 658 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 6h 15m.
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