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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
8 h 22 m
Average duration
8 h 29 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
552 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Enschede to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Enschede to Zurich will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
It's difficult to get from Enschede to Zurich without transferring at least 2 times.
RE RS23 · 31218 · IC 3625 · ICE 225
RE RS23 · 31226 · IC 3633 · ICE 123
RE RS23 · ICE 143 · ICE 579 · ICE 109
RE 7030 · 20361 · 90655 · 92478
20261 · 10214 · ICE 919 · ICE 73
RE RS23 · 31226 · IC 3633 · ICE 123
20261 · 10214 · ICE 919 · ICE 73
20205 · ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 779
20207 · ICE 107 · IC 781
RE RS23 · 31218 · IC 3625 · ICE 225Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Enschede to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 342 miles (552 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$157 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 10m Average total duration 15h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Enschede to Zurich:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Enschede to Zurich costing on average $157 (€128).
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Enschede to Zurich costing on average $161 (€131).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Bus takes on average 15h 40m.
Tickets start at around $157 (€128) compared to roughly $211 (€172) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 8h 26m versus 7h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Enschede to Zurich trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20211 · ICE 109 | On time 11:33 AM Enschede station | 8h27 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
RE RS23 · ICE 145 · ICE 771 · ICE 201 | 11:34 AM Enschede station | 10h26 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
20265 · 10218 · ICE 1011 · ICE 7 | 12:03 PM Enschede station | 8h46 | 8:49 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
RE RS23 · 31234 · IC 3641 · ICE 125 | 12:04 PM Enschede station | 8h45 | 8:49 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
20213 · ICE 611 · ICE 375+ TGV 9219 | 12:33 PM Enschede station | 8h27 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
20213 · ICE 611 · ICE 927 · ICE 75 | 12:33 PM Enschede station | 9h53 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
20215 · ICE 201 · IC 789 | 1:33 PM Enschede station | 8h27 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
RE RS23 · 31218 · IC 3625 · ICE 225 | 8:04 AM Enschede station | 8h45 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
RE 7030 · 20361 · 90655 · 92478 | On time 8:21 AM Enschede station | 10h39 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
20205 · ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | 8:33 AM Enschede station | 8h27 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
20207 · ICE 107 · IC 781 | 9:33 AM Enschede station | 8h27 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RE RS23 · ICE 143 · ICE 579 · ICE 109 | On time 9:34 AM Enschede station | 10h26 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
20261 · 10214 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 | 10:03 AM Enschede station | 8h23 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
RE RS23 · 31226 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 | 10:04 AM Enschede station | 8h22 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
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Trains from Enschede to Zurich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 342 miles (552 km) distance in 8h 22m.
Distance 342 miles (552 km) |
Average train duration 8h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€58) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 22m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
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