How to travel from Duisburg to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Duisburg and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €78.

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

A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Zurich costing on average €149.

A bus is €361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Zurich costing on average €438.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 46m.

Bus takes on average 15h 56m.

The distance from Duisburg to Zurich is approximately 292 miles (470 km).

The average frequency per day from Duisburg to Zurich is:

• Around 45 flights per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Zurich:

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Duisburg to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with KLM, Eurowings, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Helvetic Airways, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Smartwings, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Eurostar, ÖBB | InterCity, SNCF | TGV Lyria, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.

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

• 10 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air.
• 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.