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Cheap train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Cheapest

$114

Average

$114

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.

06:39AM6h47

Gelsenkirchen

01:26PMZurich

$1141One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11

Deutsche Bahn with connection

06:39AM6h47

Gelsenkirchen

01:26PMZurich

0 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich is 1 day before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Gelsenkirchen to Zurich route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich.

Trains

from $138

Buses

from $56

Flights

from $637

Fastest train times from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Fastest Journey

6 h 47 m

Average

6 h 47 m

Trains per day

Distance

472 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Gelsenkirchen for Zurich every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

06:39AM6h47

Gelsenkirchen

01:26PMZurich

$1141One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich

Distance	292 miles (471 km)
Average train duration	6 h 21 min
Average train ticket price	$137 (€117)
Train frequency	2 a day
Direct train	No
Train providers	Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich cover the 292 miles (471 km) long route taking on average 6 h 21 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $56 (€48), but the average price of train tickets is $137 (€117).

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 $56 (€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, which you can also use for your train to Zurich from Gelsenkirchen. 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. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Gelsenkirchen to Zurich train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 6 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: $56
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich

FAQs: Travel by train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich.

Cheap train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich can start from as little as $56 (€48) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gelsenkirchen to Zurich is $137 (€117); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich is 6 h 21 min to travel the 292 mile (471 km) long trip, with around there are 2 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich leaves at 6: 01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich leaves at 9: 14 AM.

There are 2 trains a day from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Zurich from Gelsenkirchen on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich is October.

You have options as you can travel between Gelsenkirchen and Zurich 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.