Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Zürich
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceUS$56 - US$180 | Average duration19h 25m | 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | |||
| Average priceUS$63 - US$154 | Average duration6h 24m | 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | FastestMost eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average priceUS$45 - US$45 | Average duration6h 40m | 20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Cheapest |
Busbud recommends taking the train from Essen to ZürichAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 6 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just US$63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Essen to Zürich: Trip Overview
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Essen to Zürich Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Zürich
How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Zürich cost?
The average train ticket price from Essen to Zürich is US$110. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen to Zürich is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Essen to Zürich?
A train trip between Essen and Zürich is around 6h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 46m. This is the time it takes to travel the 290 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Essen and Zürich?
The number of trains from Essen to Zürich can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Zürich by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Essen to Zürich?
When taking the train from Essen to Zürich, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Zürich?
Trains travelling between Essen and Zürich leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, Zürich Airport, Zürich Altstetten.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Zürich was searched and found on 13 Aug 2025 with a price of US$95To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Zürich as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$95 to US$256 for a train ticket from Essen to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$95, which is on 2025-08-13.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Zürich is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Zürich.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Zürich, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Essen and Zürich, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Essen to Zürich.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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