Bus Tickets from Zürich to Essen

WedAug 20
TodayAug 21
from $205
TomorrowAug 22
from $205
SatAug 23
from $192
SunAug 24
from $167
MonAug 25
TueAug 26
from $47
WedAug 27

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Zurich Airport
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Zürich
    Departure location: Zurich Airport
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$32 - $200Average Duration22h 55m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$32 - $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 the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

Bus Zürich to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$76
Average bus trip duration22h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:45am
Distance289 miles (466 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Zürich to Essen Bus

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

Best price found
08/19
$132
08/20
$132
Today
$191
08/22
$192
08/23
$180
08/24
$156
08/25
$103
08/26
$43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zürich to Essen was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $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 $43 to $192 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 $43 which is on 2025-08-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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 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.

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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