Bus Tickets from Essen to Zürich

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TodayAug 1
from US$132
TomorrowAug 2
from US$138
SunAug 3
from US$95
MonAug 4
from US$120
TueAug 5
from US$91
WedAug 6
from US$85
ThuAug 7
FriAug 8

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Zürich

Bus
Average PriceUS$56 - US$181Average Duration19h 25m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$77 - US$154Average Duration6h 24m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$45 - US$45Average Duration6h 40m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Essen to Zürich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 6 hours 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day
6h 24mAverage Duration
US$77Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Zürich: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$98
Average Bus Trip Duration19h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure4:15am
Distance459 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Essen to Zürich Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Zürich

  1. How far is Essen from Zürich?

    The distance between Essen and Zürich is approximately 468 km (290 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Zürich?

    Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-30
US$137
07-31
US$122
Today
US$125
08-02
US$129
08-03
US$89
08-04
US$113
08-05
US$85
08-06
US$79
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Zürich was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of US$79

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

You can expect to pay from US$79 to US$143 for a bus ticket from Essen to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$79 which is on 2025-08-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Zürich, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Essen to Zürich.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Essen to Zürich

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Train from Essen to Zürich

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