You can get from Düsseldorf to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
To get from Düsseldorf to Zurich on Jul 04 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 277 miles (447 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $49 - $224 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $49 (€44) • 12 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $224 (€200) • 1 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 277 miles (447 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train between Düsseldorf and Zurich. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $49 (€44). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Düsseldorf to Zurich.
Travel between Düsseldorf, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Conditions of entry into Switzerland:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 7/2/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey to Zurich from Düsseldorf.
Return travel to Düsseldorf, Germany from Switzerland is: Fully open.
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Requirements for reentering Germany:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Düsseldorf, Germany was last verified on 7/1/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Düsseldorf from Zurich.
There are 4 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Zurich including taking a bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Zurich from Düsseldorf is by taking a bus, which costs on average $49 (€44).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Zurich:
Taking a bus is about $175 (€156) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $224 (€200) for this trip.
A bus is generally $166 (€148) less than a ferry for the same journey. Taking a ferry costs on average $215 (€192) from Düsseldorf to Zurich.
Taking a bus is usually $65 (€58) less than taking a train to Zurich, which costs on average $114 (€102) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Zurich from Düsseldorf is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Zurich can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 12 h on average.
In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min on average.
In comparison, getting to Zurich by train can take on average 5 h 54 min.
You should expect to travel around 277 miles (447 km) between Düsseldorf and Zurich.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Zurich is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Zurich from Düsseldorf as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Düsseldorf to Zurich:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Zurich with the following travel companies:
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 to Zurich from Düsseldorf.
Before traveling from Düsseldorf to Zurich, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Düsseldorf to Zurich tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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