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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Essen

Showing times and prices for Jul 09

Cheapest price

$160

Average price

$160

Fastest journey

5 h 41 m

Average duration

6 h 24 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

468 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Zurich to Essen will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Zurich to Essen without transferring at least once.

Deutsche BahnICE 76 · ICE 1010
07:59AM5h41
Zurich HB
01:40PMEssen Hbf
$1601One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 764 · ICE 370 · ICE 610 · ICE 928
08:59AM5h59
Zurich HB
02:58PMEssen Hbf
$1601One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 764 · ICE 370 · IC 2045 · ICE 108
08:59AM7h00
Zurich HB
03:59PMEssen Hbf
$1601One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 74 · IC 2012
09:59AM7h41
Zurich HB
05:40PMEssen Hbf
$1601One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 74 · ICE 918
09:59AM5h41
Zurich HB
03:40PMEssen Hbf
$1601One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Essen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 €32, and a flight costs an average of €50.

Distance: 290 miles (468 km)

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Flight
Bus

€118

Average price

€153

Average price

€50

Average price

Cheapest

7h 17m

Average total duration

6h 47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

9h 13m

Average total duration

8h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.4 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Zurich to Essen train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, July 8
Last updated at 4:19 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 76 · ICE 1010
On time
5:59 AM Zurich HB
5h41
11:40 AM Essen Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnIC 764 · ICE 370 · ICE 610 · ICE 928
Delayed
6:59 AM Zurich HB
5h59
1:34 PM 1:34 PMEssen Hbf
3 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 764 · ICE 370 · IC 2045 · ICE 108
On time
6:59 AM Zurich HB
7h00
1:59 PM Essen Hbf
3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 74 · IC 2012
On time
7:59 AM Zurich HB
7h41
3:40 PM Essen Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 74 · ICE 918
On time
7:59 AM Zurich HB
5h41
1:40 PM Essen Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnIC 778 · ICE 102 · RE 26837
On time
1:59 PM Zurich HB
6h51
8:50 PM Essen Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 778 · ICE 102 · RE 28534 · RE 91547
On time
1:59 PM Zurich HB
6h38
8:37 PM Essen Hbf
3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 272 · ICE 512 · RE 26839
On time
2:59 PM Zurich HB
6h51
9:50 PM Essen Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 272 · IC 2347 · RE 26841
On time
2:59 PM Zurich HB
7h51
10:50 PM Essen Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnIC 782 · ICE 100 · RE 26841
On time
3:59 PM Zurich HB
6h51
10:50 PM Essen Hbf
2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Essen

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Trains from Zurich to Essen run on average 23 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $41 (€32) 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 $41 (€32)
Distance
290 miles (468 km)
Average train duration
6h 47m
Cheapest ticket price
$50 (€40)
Trains per day
23
Fastest train
5h 41m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:58
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 $41 (€32)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and TGV INOUI from Zurich to Essen trains

Travel to Essen from Zurich from $25 (€20) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn and TGV INOUI! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

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.

Train information from Zurich to Essen with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 41 min
  • Cheapest Price: $25
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Essen

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popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zurich to Essen

Zurich
Essen
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Essen.
Zürich HBWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
  • Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transit options for Zürich HB
  • Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
The major train station for arrivals in Essen is Essen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen Hbf for your journey to Essen from Zurich.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
Dining
Dining
  • Bollywood Express - Pizza & More
  • Kiepenkerl
  • Cafe Extrablatt
  • Tacos
Hotel
Hotel
  • Ambassador
  • Gästearpartment Dahl
  • WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus
  • Motel One

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