The average train between Zurich and Oberhausen takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Oberhausen. 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 every 4 hours between Zurich and Oberhausen. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Oberhausen at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Oberhausen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Oberhausen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Oberhausen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Zurich to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Oberhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Zurich and Oberhausen is 473.1 km. The road distance is 650 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Oberhausen Hbf via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 6h 9m.