How to travel from Düsseldorf to Zurich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $79.

Distance: 278 miles (448 km)

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Driving

$206

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$225

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$66

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$183

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 41m

Average total duration

9h 11m

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4h 19m

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1h 19m

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9h 52m

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9h 22m

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6h 46m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $66 (€53).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Zurich:

A bus is $140 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Zurich costing on average $206 (€166).

A bus is $160 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Zurich costing on average $225 (€182).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 11m.

Bus takes on average 9h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Düsseldorf to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

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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
    9:40 PM11h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM11h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9760
    6:55 AM1h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:00 AMZurich Airport
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 513 · ICE 277
    7:26 AM5h34
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:00 PMZurich HB
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1221 · ICE 277
    5:26 AM7h34
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:00 PMZurich HB
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 205 · ICE 695 · 17693 · IR 2106
    8:27 PM9h59
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:26 AMZurich HB
    $1051One-way
    3 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 7991
    10:40 AM22h05
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50457 · 7991
    8:15 AM24h50
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    9:05 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 4740
    10:40 AM18h45
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:25 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $1551One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW762
    7:05 AM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:10 AMZurich Airport
    $891One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air France HopAF1192 · AF1107
    6:55 AM3h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopAF1107 · AF1392
    6:55 AM6h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2431One-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
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $66 (€53).

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Zurich:

A bus is $140 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Zurich costing on average $206 (€166).

A bus is $160 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Zurich costing on average $225 (€182).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 11m.

Bus takes on average 9h 22m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Zurich is approximately 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Zurich is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, 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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