What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Düsseldorf central bus station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Duesseldorf Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Zurich?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Zurich is 621 km. The road distance is 568.9 km.

How do I travel from Düsseldorf to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 5m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 490.

How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Zurich bus from?

Düsseldorf to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Zurich train from?

Düsseldorf to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Düsseldorf to Zurich?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 5m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 200 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Zurich bus arrive?

Düsseldorf to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Zurich train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Zurich is 569 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Düsseldorf to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Zurich?

Book your Düsseldorf to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Düsseldorf to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
6h 5m
CHF 84–484
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Duesseldorf Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 42m
CHF 35–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
10h 5m
CHF 50–85
Drive 568.9 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Zurichcar 568.9 km
5h 40m
CHF 92–133
Train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
8h 44m
CHF 70–190
Bus via Zurich Airport bus station
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Zurich Airport bus stationbus FlixBus N11
11h 33m
CHF 56–97
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3h 50m
CHF 76–196
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 43m
CHF 101–353
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4h 36m
CHF 84–228
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 2m
CHF 154–505

Düsseldorf to Zurich by train

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Distance: 621 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Düsseldorf, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 10h 5m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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