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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Airport (ZLC) | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | |||||
| Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest | |||||
| Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | HBF | No tags | |||||
| Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:13 AM CET.
Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$57 - $284 | Average Duration22h 55m | 12kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$59 - $59 | Average Duration6h 50m | 20kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Essen?
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
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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Essen 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 Zürich to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Zürich to Essen start from $57. The average price for this route is around $104. 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 Zürich to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Zürich to Essen is 22h 55m, covering a distance of 466 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Zürich to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Zürich to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Zürich to Essen at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zürich to Essen?
A bus trip from Zürich to Essen 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 Zürich to Essen?
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 11278 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Zürich to Essen?
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 Zürich to Essen?
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 Zürich to Essen?
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 Zürich to Essen was searched and found on Jan 11, 2026 with a price of $57To 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 $57 to $179 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 $57 which is on 2026-01-11.
Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
