How to travel from Zurich to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $70.

Distance: 278 miles (448 km)

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7h 49m

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

Our recommendation

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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
09:25PM10h40
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
08:05AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$441One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:25PM10h40
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
08:05AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$441One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW763
08:30AM1h05
Zurich Airport
09:35AMCologne Bonn Airport
$2171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 108
09:59AM5h33
Zurich HB
03:32PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1391One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 200
07:59AM5h33
Zurich HB
01:32PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1391One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 104
01:59PM5h33
Zurich HB
07:32PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1361One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9761
08:40AM1h15
Zurich Airport
09:55AMDusseldorf Airport
$2011One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW7763 · EW7066
03:45PM4h35
Zurich Airport
08:20PMDusseldorf Airport
$2091One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7763 · EW9033
03:45PM3h35
Zurich Airport
07:20PMDusseldorf Airport
$2481One-way
1 transfer

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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 between Zurich and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Düsseldorf costing on average $70 (€55).

A bus is $53 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Düsseldorf costing on average $88 (€70).

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

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 12m.

Bus takes on average 10h 40m.

The distance from Zurich to Düsseldorf is approximately 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , LAER, SWISS, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air, TUIfly, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SBB to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Eurowings , LAER, SWISS, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
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