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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Essen | Cheapest | |||||
| Zurich Airport | Essen | Fastest |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$36 - US$245 | Average Duration15h 35m | 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average PriceUS$32 - US$101 | Average Duration7h | 20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Zürich to EssenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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What is the travel distance from Zürich to Essen?
The distance between Zürich and Essen is approximately 468 km (290 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Zürich to Essen?
Buses departing from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich will take you to Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zürich to Essen was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of US$30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$158 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30 which is on 2025-09-23.
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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Zürich to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Zürich to Essen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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