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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Köln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Essen to Zurich?

The distance between Essen and Zurich is 657 km. The road distance is 591.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Essen to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Essen to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Zurich?

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

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

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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 12m
CHF 126–465
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N11
12h 15m
CHF 60–98
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 45m
Drive 591.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Zurichcar 591.7 km
5h 51m
CHF 99–143
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
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 46m
CHF 84–179
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 9m
CHF 126–358
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
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen 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 28m
CHF 182–542

Essen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 656.9 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zürich HB via Basel SBB in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Zürich Bus Station via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, Cologne Hbf, and Köln in around 8h 45m.

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