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
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.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Essen without transferring at least once.
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)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
---|---|---|
€118 Average price | €153 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 5:59 AM Zurich HB | 5h41 | 11:40 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 5h59 | 1:34 PM 1:34 PMEssen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
![]() | On time 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h00 | 1:59 PM Essen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
![]() | On time 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h41 | 3:40 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 5h41 | 1:40 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 6h51 | 8:50 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 6h38 | 8:37 PM Essen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
![]() | On time 2:59 PM Zurich HB | 6h51 | 9:50 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 2:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h51 | 10:50 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 3:59 PM Zurich HB | 6h51 | 10:50 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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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 |
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.
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