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Today26 Aug
from US$46
Tomorrow27 Aug
Thu28 Aug
from US$49
Fri29 Aug
from US$128
Sat30 Aug
from US$115
Sun31 Aug
Mon1 Sept
Tue2 Sept

Next departures to Essen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 28 August at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Airport (ZLC)
    Arrival time: 29 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 28 August at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 August at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 August at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 28 August at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Zürich to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$32 - US$200Average duration22h 55m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$32 - US$101Average duration7h
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Zürich to Essen

Among 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.

9carpool per day
7hAverage duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Zürich to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$76
Average bus trip duration22h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure01:45
Distance289 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

Zürich to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Zürich - Essen

  1. How far is Essen from Zürich by coach?

    The journey from Zürich to Essen by coach covers an approximate distance of 290 miles (468 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Essen from Zürich without flying?

    To travel from Zürich to Essen without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
24/08
US$217
25/08
US$204
Today
US$43
27/08
No data
28/08
US$45
29/08
US$119
30/08
US$108
31/08
US$99
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zürich to Essen was searched and found on 26 Aug 2025 with a price of US$43

To 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$43 to US$217 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$45, which is on 2025-08-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Zürich to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Zürich to Essen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Zürich to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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