How to travel from Duisburg to Zurich

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Travel Information between Duisburg and Zurich

distanceDistance291 miles (470 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$40 - $147
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $40 (€35) • 14 h 44 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $147 (€130) • 8 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesEurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 291 miles (470 km) from Duisburg to Zurich. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 8 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $40 (€35). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Duisburg to Zurich.

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FAQs

International travel from Duisburg, Germany to Zurich, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Switzerland if coming from Germany?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Zurich if traveling from Duisburg?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

  • Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Zurich from Duisburg.

The restriction level for your return to Duisburg, Germany from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Duisburg from Zurich restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Duisburg from Zurich?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Duisburg, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Duisburg from Zurich closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to get from Duisburg to Zurich: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Zurich is by taking a bus with an average price of $40 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options to Zurich:

A bus is $107 (€95) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Zurich costing on average $147 (€130).

A bus is generally $21 (€19) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $61 (€54) from Duisburg to Zurich.

The fastest way to get to Zurich from Duisburg is by flight with an average travel time of 8 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Zurich can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 14 h 44 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 8 h 40 min.

You should expect to travel around 291 miles (470 km) between Duisburg and Zurich.

The average frequency per day from Duisburg to Zurich is:

  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • 10 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Duisburg to Zurich:

  • Buses most often depart from Duisburg at Duisburg, Otto-Keller Strasse and arrive in Zurich at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Trains mostly leave from Duisburg Hbf and tend to arrive in Zürich HB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Duisburg to Zurich:

  • You can travel between Duisburg and Zurich by flight with Eurowings. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $147 (€130) with Eurowings from Duisburg to Zurich.
  • You can travel by train between Duisburg and Zurich with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Duisburg to Zurich tickets for $61 (€54) on Omio.
Many of our customers who book a trip from Duisburg to Zurich often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Milan or Munich. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Duisburg and Zurich itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Zurich and any of these top destinations today!

When planning your trip from Duisburg to Zurich, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets are costing on average $40 (€35) one way.
  • Plane tickets cost on average $147 (€130) one way.
  • Train tickets are costing $61 (€54) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Duisburg to Zurich online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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