Train from Zürich HB to Duisburg Hbf

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇩🇪 Duisburg Hbf

Straight-line Distance

468 km

NNW (344.9°)

Rail Distance

~608 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 20m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

108.5 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 10.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 118.8 kg

Taking the train saves 108.5 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB
🇩🇪

Destination

Duisburg Hbf

Journey Tips

Zürich HB to Duisburg Hbf involves EC/ICE services via Basel, Cologne, and the Rhine corridor, operated by SBB and DB. Total journey time is around 5–6 hours with one or two changes.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhine Gorge is the standout scenic feature, followed by the vast industrial panorama of the Ruhr as the train approaches Duisburg from the south.

Booking Tip

Book through DB.de or SBB.ch; reservations are recommended for the international EC leg between Zürich and Cologne.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Duisburg Hbf

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 574 km 🇨🇭 Sion 580 km 🇮🇹 Milan 685 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 569 km 🇨🇭 Bex 576 km

Also from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Zürich HB to Duisburg Hbf takes approximately 2h 20m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~608 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Duisburg Hbf is approximately 608 km (468 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Zürich HB to Duisburg Hbf emits approximately 10.3 kg of CO2, compared to 118.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 108.5 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB to Duisburg Hbf typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Zürich HB and Duisburg Hbf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27