Find coaches from Zürich to Essen

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Next departures from Zürich to Essen on 4 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
EssenCheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Zurich Airport
EssenFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 20:54 CEST.

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Zürich to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$34 - US$136Average duration18h 50m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$48 - US$71Average duration6h 30m
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 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
6h 30mAverage duration
US$48Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Zürich to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$67
Average bus trip duration18h 50m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure00:00
Distance285 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
01/10
US$53
02/10
US$62
Today
US$105
04/10
US$151
05/10
US$169
06/10
US$100
07/10
No data
08/10
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zürich to Essen was searched and found on 1 Oct 2025 with a price of US$53

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$53 to US$169 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$100, which is on 2025-10-06.

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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