Gelsenkirchen to Zurich train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RB,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Jul 11

Cheapest price

$163

Average price

$167

Fastest journey

6 h 59 m

Average duration

7 h 43 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

472 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $163.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Gelsenkirchen for Zurich on Fri, Jul 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 472 km distance in an average of 7 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 59 m .

On Fri, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 8 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Deutsche Bahn
07:01AM6h59
Gelsenkirchen
02:00PMZurich
$1631One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:33AM8h27
Gelsenkirchen
04:00PMZurich
$1711One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a train costs an average of €45.

Distance: 292 miles (471 km)

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7h 11m

Average total duration

6h 41m

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30m

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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6h 40m

Average total duration

6h 10m

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30m

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1.4 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich

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Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $51 (€41) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $51 (€41)
Distance
292 miles (471 km)
Average train duration
6h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$56 (€45)
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
6h 50m
First train
00:06
Last train
23:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $51 (€41)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich trains

You can travel by train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $60 (€48). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Gelsenkirchen to Zurich train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 52 min
  • Cheapest Price: $60
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

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