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Zurich to Dusseldorf train

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Information about the Zurich to Dusseldorf train

Travel by train from Zurich to Dusseldorf. 20 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 08m and the last at 21h 59m, allowing you to cover the 445.45 km distance in as little as 5h 33m.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Dusseldorf

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

Book your train ticket in advance to travel for less. By being flexible with the date and time of departure, you can save on the price of your tickets. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The train journey between Zurich and Dusseldorf takes 6h 06m on average.

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

Allow 5h 33m to travel between Zurich and Dusseldorf on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Zurich to Dusseldorf each day?

20 trains run on the Zurich to Dusseldorf journey each day.

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

You can reach Dusseldorf from Zurich via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Zurich and Dusseldorf by train?

The total distance between Zurich and Dusseldorf by train is approximately 445.45 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Dusseldorf?

Each day, the first Zurich to Dusseldorf train departs at 5h 08m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Dusseldorf?

The last train departs Zurich at 21h 59m.

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

This page presents a list of trains departing from: ZURICH HB, ZURICH ALTSTETTEN.

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

The trains shown on this page arrive at: DUSSELDORF HBF, DUSSELDORF - BENRATH.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Dusseldorf?

Journeys from Zurich to Dusseldorf are operated by SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER.

What services are offered on board?

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

The price of a Zurich – Dusseldorf 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 Zurich to Dusseldorf 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 Zurich to Dusseldorf.

Price of a Zurich – Dusseldorf Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Dusseldorf, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Zurich to Dusseldorf with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Zurich to Dusseldorf at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Dusseldorf

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Zurich to Dusseldorf throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Zurich – Dusseldorf Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Zurich to Dusseldorf ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Zurich to Dusseldorf and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Zurich - Dusseldorf. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Zurich to Dusseldorf?

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

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Dusseldorf with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including 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 Zurich to Dusseldorf train?

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

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Dusseldorf by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Zurich - Dusseldorf allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

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

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

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Zurich to Dusseldorf train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 08m 10h 53m 5h 45m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2252
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Gelterkinden
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 30 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 8
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1012
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
5h 59m 11h 32m 5h 33m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 758
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 24 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 202
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
6h 37m 12h 40m 6h 03m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 284
  • Schaffhausen
  • Singen (Hohentwiel)
  • Tuttlingen
  • Rottweil
  • Horb
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 612
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 726
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
6h 59m 12h 53m 5h 54m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2356
  • Olten
  • Connection: 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 374
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 45 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1010
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
7h 59m 13h 32m 5h 33m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 200
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
8h 37m 14h 36m 5h 59m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 282
  • Schaffhausen
  • Singen (Hohentwiel)
  • Tuttlingen
  • Rottweil
  • Horb
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 610
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 722
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
8h 59m 14h 53m 5h 54m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 794
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 24 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 372
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 45 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 918
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
9h 59m 15h 32m 5h 33m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 108
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
10h 59m 16h 40m 5h 41m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 370
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 518
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 628
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
10h 59m 16h 53m 5h 54m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 370
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 45 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 916
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
11h 59m 17h 32m 5h 33m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 770
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 24 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 106
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
12h 37m 18h 36m 5h 59m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 188
  • Schaffhausen
  • Singen (Hohentwiel)
  • Tuttlingen
  • Rottweil
  • Horb
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 516
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 624
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
13h 15m 19h 10m 5h 55m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2072
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 23 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 224
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
13h 59m 19h 32m 5h 33m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 104
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
14h 37m 20h 36m 5h 59m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 186
  • Schaffhausen
  • Singen (Hohentwiel)
  • Tuttlingen
  • Rottweil
  • Horb
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Stuttgart Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 514
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 620
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
14h 59m 20h 53m 5h 54m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 776
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 24 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 276
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 45 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 912
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
15h 59m 21h 36m 5h 37m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 102
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 528
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
18h 59m 1h 55m 6h 56m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 272
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 510
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 1h08
  • Koln Mulheim
    TER 1801
  • Leverkusen Mitte
  • Dusseldorf - Benrath
21h 59m 6h 15m 8h 16m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Koblenz Hbf
  • Bonn Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf
21h 59m 6h 15m 8h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 402
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Bonn Hbf
  • Koln Hbf
  • Dusseldorf Hbf