How to get to Zurich from Duisburg

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Compare coach, train and flight for Duisburg to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £72, while a flight costs an average of £409.

Distance: 470 km

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Coach
Flight
Driving

£132

Average Price

£72

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Cheapest

£409

Average Price

£135

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 35m

Average total duration

6h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

15h 44m

Average total duration

15h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 24m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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KLM

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Zurich is a coach with an average price of £69.

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

A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Zurich costing on average £132.

A coach is £319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Zurich costing on average £388.

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 35m.

Coach takes on average 15h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Duisburg and Zurich including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 51m faster (6h 5m by train vs 6h 56m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£132 vs £135). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Duisburg to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    17:0415h36
    Duisburg Hbf
    8:40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    £571One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    17:0415h36
    Duisburg Hbf
    8:40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    £571One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9762
    13:501h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    14:55Zurich Airport
    £2101One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    21:0011h40
    Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    8:40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    £581One-way
    0 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51122 · 7991
    8:4024h05
    Duisburg
    8:45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    £1421One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51122 · 7991
    8:4024h25
    Duisburg
    9:05Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    £1511One-way
    1 change
  • EurowingsEW764
    16:151h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    17:25Zurich Airport
    £1691One-way
    0 changes
  • KLMKL1796 · KL1919
    6:254h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:05Zurich Airport
    £2471One-way
    1 change
  • EurowingsEW766
    18:401h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    19:45Zurich Airport
    £2881One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Duisburg to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Duisburg to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Duisburg and Zurich including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Zurich is a coach with an average price of £72.

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

A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Zurich costing on average £132.

A coach is £337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Zurich costing on average £409.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 35m.

Coach takes on average 15h 44m.

The Duisburg to Zurich distance is approximately 470 km.
The average frequency per day from Duisburg to Zurich is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Zurich as scheduled services by coach, 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.
  • Coaches 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Eurostar to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by coach.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, ITA to go to Zurich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Duisburg to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic.
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.
To get from Duisburg to Zurich, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to the summit of Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and surrounding Alps. Indulge in shopping along Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most exclusive shopping streets. Explore the diverse habitats and wildlife at Zurich Zoo, or enjoy a performance at the renowned Opera House. Wander through the serene Botanical Garden with its wide variety of plant species. Visit the picturesque Lake Zurich for recreational activities, or stroll through the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings and cultural landmarks. Discover art at Kunsthaus Zurich and explore Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum. Relax in Lindenhof park, offering beautiful city views and a glimpse into Zurich's Roman history.
To fully experience Zurich, spending three to four days allows time to explore its cultural landmarks, enjoy the picturesque Lake Zurich, and visit nearby attractions like Uetliberg Mountain.

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