Trains tickets from Düsseldorf to Zürich

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TodayAug 17
from $102
TomorrowAug 18
from $102
TueAug 19
from $89
WedAug 20
from $78
ThuAug 21
from $91
FriAug 22
from $96
SatAug 23
SunAug 24

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Düsseldorf
    Departure location: Dusseldorf Airport Train Station
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Interregio Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Interregio Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Düsseldorf
    Departure location: Duesseldorf Central
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Düsseldorf
    Departure location: Dusseldorf Airport Train Station
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Düsseldorf
    Departure location: Dusseldorf Airport Train Station
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Düsseldorf
    Departure location: Dusseldorf Airport Train Station
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Zürich.

Average Price$34 - $154Average Duration14h
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$51 - $283Average Duration6h 11m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$43 - $67Average Duration6h 20m
19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Düsseldorf to Zürich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
6h 20mAverage Duration
$43Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Düsseldorf to Zürich: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$100
Average train trip duration6h 11m
Number of daily trains70
Earliest train departure6:04am
Distance281 miles (453 km)
Latest train departure11:35pm

Düsseldorf to Zürich Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/15
$171
08/16
$171
Today
$171
08/18
$147
08/19
$147
08/20
$123
08/21
$92
08/22
$147
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Zürich was searched and found on Aug 21, 2025 with a price of $92

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $274 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-08-21.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Düsseldorf and Zürich is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Zürich.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Zürich, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Düsseldorf and Zürich compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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