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Travel Information to Düsseldorf from Zurich

Distance277 miles (447 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$39 - $67
Cheapest modeBus • $39 (€35) • 11 h 10 min
Fastest modeFlight • $67 (€60) • 1 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 277 miles (447 km) to Düsseldorf from Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Düsseldorf.

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from Zurich to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20PM12h15
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
05:35AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$891One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20PM12h15
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
05:35AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$891One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW763
08:30AM1h05
Zurich Airport
09:35AMCologne Bonn Airport
$1941One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 74 · IC 2012
09:59AM7h10
Zurich HB
05:09PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1831One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 764 · ICE 370 · IC 1745 · ICE 108
08:59AM6h33
Zurich HB
03:32PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1831One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 74 · ICE 918
09:59AM5h11
Zurich HB
03:10PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1941One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:35AM16h55
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
04:30AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$911One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus7990 · 50428
08:50PM22h05
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:55PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$1351One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus7990 · 50428
08:30PM22h25
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
06:55PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$1351One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW8761 · EW8042
09:05AM5h10
Zurich Airport
02:15PMDusseldorf Airport
$1881One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW8761 · EW7
09:05AM7h10
Zurich Airport
04:15PMCologne Bonn Airport
$2231One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW769
08:10PM1h05
Zurich Airport
09:15PMCologne Bonn Airport
$2501One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Zürich to Düsseldorf

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Düsseldorf, 56,94% 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 Zürich to Düsseldorf 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 Zurich to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Zurich to Düsseldorf.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Düsseldorf from Zurich including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $39 (€35) compared to other travel options to Düsseldorf:

A bus is $28 (€25) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $67 (€60) from Zurich to Düsseldorf.

Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $51 (€46) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Düsseldorf from Zurich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 11 h 10 min of travel time.

Train takes 5 h 11 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Düsseldorf is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 32 flights a day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Düsseldorf 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 from Zurich to Düsseldorf:

  • Buses most often depart from Zurich at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Düsseldorf at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Flights most often depart from Zurich at Zurich Airport and arrive in Düsseldorf at Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains most often depart from Zurich at Zurich HB and arrive in Düsseldorf at Düsseldorf Hbf.

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

  • You can take a bus from Zurich to Düsseldorf with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $39 (€35) with FlixBus from Zurich to Düsseldorf.
  • You can go to Düsseldorf from Zurich by plane with Eurowings, SWISS, LAER, Air Baltic, Smartwings, KLM or Air France. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $67 (€60) with Eurowings from Zurich to Düsseldorf on Omio.
  • You can go to Düsseldorf from Zurich by train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE or SBB. You'll see cheap train tickets for $51 (€46) with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Düsseldorf on Omio.

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

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Eurowings, LAER or Air Baltic.

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

Looking to extend your trip from Zurich to Düsseldorf? Many Omio customers who go from Zurich to Düsseldorf usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich or Cologne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich or Cologne from Düsseldorf, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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