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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Airport (ZLC) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Zürich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Zürich?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Zürich by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Zürich?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Zürich start from $89. The average price for this route is around $130. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Zürich?
The average bus travel time from Essen to Zürich is 22h 50m, covering a distance of 466 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Zürich route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Zürich?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Zürich at 4:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Zürich?
A bus trip from Essen to Zürich generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11357 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Zürich?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Essen to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Zürich was searched and found on Jan 16, 2026 with a price of $96To 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 $96 to $115 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 $101 which is on 2026-01-18.
