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Travel Information between Düsseldorf and Zurich

Distance277 miles (447 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$33 - $67
Cheapest modeTrain • $33 (€30) • 5 h 39 min
Fastest modeFlight • $67 (€60) • 1 h
Popular 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.

Our recommendation

bus

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)
$781One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35PM11h15
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
09:50AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$781One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW762
06:45AM1h00
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:45AMZurich Airport
$2371One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 611 · IC 283
03:32PM5h51
Düsseldorf Hbf
09:23PMZurich HB
$2071One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1013 · ICE 79
04:46PM5h14
Düsseldorf Hbf
10:00PMZurich HB
$2071One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 201 · IC 1748 · ICE 375 · IC 791
04:27PM6h33
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:00PMZurich HB
$1951One-way
3 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 7991
10:40AM22h05
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
08:45AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1331One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 4740
10:40AM18h40
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
05:20AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$1631One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9760
06:45AM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport
07:55AMZurich Airport
$2371One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW7061 · EW7762
09:00AM6h05
Dusseldorf Airport
03:05PMZurich Airport
$2371One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW8043 · EW8762
03:00PM4h25
Dusseldorf Airport
07:25PMZurich Airport
$2371One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

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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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Zurich

Travel 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 Düsseldorf to Zurich.

FAQs

You can get to Zurich from Düsseldorf 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to Zurich:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $34 (€31) from Düsseldorf to Zurich.

Taking a train costs $33 (€30) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $67 (€60) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Zurich from Düsseldorf is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Getting to Zurich by bus takes 11 h 15 min on average.

Train takes on average 5 h 39 min.

The distance is approximately 277 miles (447 km) from Düsseldorf to Zurich.

The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Zurich is:

  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • 29 flights a day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Düsseldorf and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Düsseldorf to Zurich:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Most travelers catch their flight from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Most travelers who book a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Zurich depart from Düsseldorf Hbf to Zurich HB.

The following travel companies offer services from Düsseldorf to Zurich:

  • Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Düsseldorf to Zurich tickets on Omio for $34 (€31).
  • Eurowings, SWISS, LAER, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa or TUIfly can take you to Zurich by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Eurowings from Düsseldorf to Zurich for $67 (€60).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | ICE for trains to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Düsseldorf to Zurich tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).

Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Zurich with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flights with Eurowings, SWISS, Air Baltic or Smartwings with 8 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Düsseldorf and Zurich.

Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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