What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 180 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Köln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Essen to Switzerland?

The distance between Essen and Switzerland is 659 km. The road distance is 591.7 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Switzerland without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 470.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Essen to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Switzerland bus from?

Essen to Switzerland bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Essen to Switzerland is to train via Basel which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 49m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 290 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Essen to Switzerland bus arrive?

Essen to Switzerland bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Essen to Switzerland train arrive?

Essen to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Switzerland is 592 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Essen to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Switzerland?

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There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Switzerland by train, bus, night train, car, plane, or ferry

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
6h 16m
CHF 127–467
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 11m
CHF 41–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 49m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Solingen, Hauptbahnhoftrain S1
2. Take the nighttrain from Solingen Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
10h 52m
CHF 74–162
Drive 591.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Zurichcar 591.7 km
5h 51m
CHF 99–143
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
10h 49m
CHF 85–181
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4h 10m
CHF 82–228
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
4h 21m
CHF 100–282
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4h 45m
CHF 85–242
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 17m
CHF 89–257
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Friedrichshafen Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
2. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry
5h 2m
CHF 131–400

Essen to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 658.6 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Zürich Stadelhofen via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, Cologne Hbf, Köln, Zürich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 8h 49m.

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