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Travel Information between Düsseldorf and Zurich

distanceDistance277 miles (447 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$33 - $67
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $33 (€30) • 5 h 39 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $67 (€60) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 277 miles (447 km) to Zurich from Düsseldorf. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Düsseldorf to Zurich.

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from Düsseldorf to Zurich

How to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35PM11h15
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
09:50AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$621One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35PM11h15
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
09:50AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$621One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Eurowings EW762
06:20AM1h05
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
07:25AMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$2251One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche BahnEC 7 · IR 2273
08:27AM6h25
Düsseldorf Hbf
02:52PMZurich HB
$1171One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnEC 7 · ICE 103 · IC 773
08:27AM5h33
Düsseldorf Hbf
02:00PMZurich HB
$1421One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 27 · ICE 515 · ICE 277 · IC 775
09:27AM5h33
Düsseldorf Hbf
03:00PMZurich HB
$1641One-way
3 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 4740
10:40AM18h40
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
05:20AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$1621One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 7991
10:40AM22h05
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
08:45AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1621One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7067 · EW7764
04:20PM3h30
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
07:50PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$2571One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9036 · EW7764
03:20PM4h30
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
07:50PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$3061One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9762
01:50PM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
03:00PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$3381One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Zürich

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Düsseldorf to Zürich, 58,49% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Düsseldorf to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Find the best trip to Zurich from Düsseldorf with Eurowings, Air France and Deutsche Bahn. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

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.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next journey

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