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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Düsseldorf is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Düsseldorf is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Düsseldorf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Düsseldorf central bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Düsseldorf?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Düsseldorf. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Düsseldorf Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Zurich to Düsseldorf?

The distance between Zurich and Düsseldorf is 615 km. The road distance is 571.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Düsseldorf without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €210 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Zurich to Düsseldorf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Düsseldorf bus from?

Zurich to Düsseldorf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Düsseldorf train from?

Zurich to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Düsseldorf?

The best way to get from Zurich to Düsseldorf is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €210 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Zurich to Düsseldorf bus arrive?

Zurich to Düsseldorf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Düsseldorf train arrive?

Zurich to Düsseldorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Düsseldorf?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Düsseldorf is 571 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Zurich to Düsseldorf.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Düsseldorf?

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Zurich to Düsseldorf - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Düsseldorf by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
5h 29m
€211–649
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
10h 20m
€50–90
Drive 571.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Düsseldorfcar 571.3 km
5h 42m
€99–143
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3h 58m
€81–217
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
6h 3m
€106–514
Bus via Zürich Flughafen, Bahnhof
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N11
12h 8m
€58–94
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Duesseldorf-Bilktrain
4h 31m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
4h 41m
€107–373

Zurich to Düsseldorf by train

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Distance: 615.3 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €200–650 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 10h 20m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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