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Dusseldorf to Zurich train

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Information about the Dusseldorf to Zurich train

Travel by train from Dusseldorf to Zurich. 22 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Dusseldorf at 6h 24m and the last at 23h 25m, allowing you to cover the 445.45 km distance in as little as 5h 21m.

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How much does a train ticket from Dusseldorf to Zurich cost?

Remember to book early to take advantage of the best fares. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Dusseldorf to Zurich take?

You should allow an average of 5h 54m to travel by train from Dusseldorf to Zurich.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Dusseldorf to Zurich?

The journey from Dusseldorf to Zurich on the fastest train takes 5h 21m.

How many trains run from Dusseldorf to Zurich each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 22 trains that run on the Dusseldorf to Zurich route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Dusseldorf and Zurich?

Between Dusseldorf and Zurich, the service may be a Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Dusseldorf and Zurich by train?

By train, about 445.45 km separate Zurich from Dusseldorf.

What time is the first train from Dusseldorf to Zurich?

Each day, the first Dusseldorf to Zurich train departs at 6h 24m.

What time is the last train from Dusseldorf to Zurich?

At the latest, you can depart at 23h 25m on the last train.

To leave Dusseldorf, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: DUSSELDORF HBF.

At Zurich, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: ZURICH HB, ZURICH ALTSTETTEN.

Which train companies operate trains from Dusseldorf to Zurich?

You can make the Dusseldorf to Zurich journey with Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB, TGV Lyria.

What services are offered on board?

With TGV Lyria, enjoy a bar carriage offering cold and hot drinks, sweet and savoury snacks, as well as varied gourmet dishes made from local and seasonal products. In PREMIÈRE SIGNATURE class, you can enjoy a meal served on a plate at your seat.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf to Zurich?

The price of a Dusseldorf – Zurich train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Dusseldorf to Zurich thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf to Zurich.

Price of a Dusseldorf – Zurich Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Dusseldorf to Zurich, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Dusseldorf to Zurich, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Dusseldorf – Zurich

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Last-minute Dusseldorf – Zurich Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Dusseldorf to Zurich. For last-minute train tickets from Dusseldorf to Zurich, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Dusseldorf to Zurich and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Zurich on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Dusseldorf to Zurich?

If you're travelling from Dusseldorf to Zurich, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Dusseldorf to Zurich on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Dusseldorf to Zurich train?

To travel from Dusseldorf to Zurich, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Dusseldorf to Zurich by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Dusseldorf - Zurich guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

What on-board services are available on the Dusseldorf to Zurich train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Dusseldorf to Zurich route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Which stations does the train from Dusseldorf to Zurich depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Zürich HB

Zürich HB

Welcome to Zurich! Zurich's central station, Zürich HB (or Zürich Hauptbahnhof), welcomes you in a modern, well-equipped setting. A starting point for other Swiss cities or a stop on the way to Germany, Austria or France, Zurich, ideally located on the shores of a lake, lends itself to sightseeing as soon as you step off the train.

Right in the centre of Zurich, Zürich Hauptbahnhof station is the gateway to a major Swiss city. Located opposite the Swiss National Museum and a few minutes' walk from the historic centre, the station offers everyone its modern facilities and shops.

How do I get to Zurich HB station?

As a true multimodal hub, Zurich HB station is very easy to reach: it is served by various lines of the ZVV network (S-Bahn, buses, trams), as well as SZU trains. In addition, bicycle parking with several hundred spaces is available.

What are the main destinations from Zurich HB station?

From Zurich station, you can easily travel to many destinations in Switzerland, as well as to Germany, Italy and Austria. TGV Lyria runs several services every day from Zurich to Paris in France, via Basel, Mulhouse, Dijon and Belfort-Montbéliard. The nearby Zurich Central Bus Station is the departure point for Flixbus and BlaBlaCar Bus coaches to destinations across Europe.

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Dusseldorf to Zurich train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 24m 12h 00m 5h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 101
  • Koln Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 151
  • Zurich Hb
7h 03m 13h 00m 5h 57m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 913
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 44 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 277
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Zurich Hb
7h 20m 13h 00m 5h 40m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 527
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 513
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 277
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Zurich Hb
8h 24m 14h 00m 5h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 103
  • Koln Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 795
  • Zurich Hb
9h 04m 14h 43m 5h 39m Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 915
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 71
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 15 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 2073
  • Rheinfelden
  • Moehlin
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Frick
  • Brugg Ag
  • Baden
  • Dietikon
  • Zurich Altstetten
9h 04m 15h 00m 5h 56m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 915
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 44 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 279
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Zurich Hb
9h 19m 15h 00m 5h 41m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 621
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 515
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 279
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Zurich Hb
10h 24m 16h 00m 5h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 105
  • Koln Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Zurich Hb
12h 24m 18h 00m 5h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 107
  • Koln Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 781
  • Zurich Hb
13h 03m 18h 26m 5h 23m Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 919
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 73
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 581
  • Zurich Hb
13h 03m 19h 00m 5h 57m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 919
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 44 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 373
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Zurich Hb
13h 18m 19h 00m 5h 42m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 629
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 519
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 373
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Zurich Hb
14h 24m 20h 00m 5h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 109
  • Koln Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Zurich Hb
15h 05m 20h 26m 5h 21m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1011
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 7
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9219
  • Zurich Hb
15h 18m 21h 23m 6h 05m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 723
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 611
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 283
  • Boblingen
  • Horb
  • Rottweil
  • Tuttlingen
  • Singen (Hohentwiel)
  • Schaffhausen
  • Zurich Hb
16h 24m 22h 00m 5h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 201
  • Koln Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 789
  • Zurich Hb
17h 06m 22h 43m 5h 37m Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1013
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 75
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 15 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 2089
  • Rheinfelden
  • Moehlin
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Frick
  • Brugg Ag
  • Baden
  • Dietikon
  • Zurich Altstetten
17h 06m 23h 23m 6h 17m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1013
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Connection: 53 min
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 285
  • Boblingen
  • Horb
  • Sulz (Neckar)
  • Oberndorf (Neckar)
  • Rottweil
  • Tuttlingen
  • Singen (Hohentwiel)
  • Schaffhausen
  • Zurich Hb
17h 17m 23h 23m 6h 06m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 727
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 613
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Connection: 15 min
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 285
  • Boblingen
  • Horb
  • Sulz (Neckar)
  • Oberndorf (Neckar)
  • Rottweil
  • Tuttlingen
  • Singen (Hohentwiel)
  • Schaffhausen
  • Zurich Hb
18h 24m 0h 00m 5h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 203
  • Koln Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 793
  • Zurich Hb
19h 05m 1h 24m 6h 19m Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1015
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 44 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 379
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 18 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 1995
  • Rheinfelden
  • Moehlin
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Frick
  • Brugg Ag
  • Baden
  • Zurich Hb
23h 25m 8h 05m 8h 40m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 619
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 07 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60403
  • Bonn Hbf
  • Koblenz Hbf
  • Mainz Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Offenburg
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Basel Sbb
  • Zurich Hb