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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Duisburg is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Duisburg is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Duisburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Duisburg central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Duisburg?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Duisburg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Duisburg Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Zurich to Duisburg?

The distance between Zurich and Duisburg is 639 km. The road distance is 588.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Duisburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €220 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Zurich to Duisburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Duisburg bus from?

Zurich to Duisburg bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Duisburg train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Duisburg?

The best way to get from Zurich to Duisburg is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €220 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus via Cologne, which costs and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Zurich to Duisburg bus arrive?

Zurich to Duisburg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Zurich to Duisburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Duisburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Duisburg is 588 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Zurich to Duisburg.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 48m
€220–690
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Duisburg central train stationbus FlixBus N11
11h 35m
€60–100
Bus via Cologne
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 55m
Drive 588.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Duisburgcar 588.4 km
5h 51m
€103–149
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3h 51m
€83–229
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 Duisburg Hbftrain 47 / ...
6h 20m
€107–538
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain
4h 43m
€93–260
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
4h 59m
€115–394

Zurich to Duisburg by train

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Distance: 639.2 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Duisburg Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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