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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Essen to Zurich from various bus operators like BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today
$73
tomorrow
$79
Monday
$102
Tuesday
$73
Wednesday
$73
Thursday
$90
Friday
$108

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 19h 30m 9:55 AM Essen Central Station 5:25 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $73
BlaBlaCar Bus 25h 15m 7:50 AM Essen Central Station 9:05 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $101
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Essen
      Central Station
      10:45 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      9h 55m
      0
      11:05 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      9:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $45
    Travel Time is 7h 30m shorter, and you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 19h 30m 9:55 AM Essen Central Station 5:25 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $79
BlaBlaCar Bus 25h 15m 7:50 AM Essen Central Station 9:05 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $99
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Bochum, you can save more than $20? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 25%
      14h 30m
      Essen
      9 mi
      9:10 AM
      Bochum
      Central Station
      11:40 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Essen
      Central Station
      10:45 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      9h 55m
      0
      11:05 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      9:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $44
    Travel Time is 7h 30m shorter, and you will save $30

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 25h 15m 7:50 AM Essen Central Station 9:05 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $102
BlaBlaCar Bus 19h 30m 9:55 AM Essen Central Station 5:25 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $102
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $55? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Essen
      Central Station
      10:45 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      9h 55m
      0
      11:05 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      9:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $42
    Travel Time is 7h 30m shorter, and you will save $55

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 19h 30m 9:55 AM Essen Central Station 5:25 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Bochum, you can save more than $21? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 29%
      13h 0m
      Essen
      9 mi
      8:00 PM
      Bochum
      Central Station
      9:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Essen
      Central Station
      10:45 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      9h 55m
      0
      11:05 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      9:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $41
    Travel Time is 7h 30m shorter, and you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 19h 30m 9:55 AM Essen Central Station 5:25 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Essen
      Central Station
      10:45 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      9h 55m
      0
      11:05 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      9:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $41
    Travel Time is 7h 30m shorter, and you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 19h 30m 9:55 AM Essen Central Station 5:25 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $90
BlaBlaCar Bus 25h 15m 7:50 AM Essen Central Station 9:05 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Bochum, you can save more than $43? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 48%
      14h 30m
      Essen
      9 mi
      9:10 AM
      Bochum
      Central Station
      11:40 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $45? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Essen
      Central Station
      10:45 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      9h 55m
      0
      11:05 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      9:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $41
    Travel Time is 7h 30m shorter, and you will save $45

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 25h 15m 7:50 AM Essen Central Station 9:05 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $108
BlaBlaCar Bus 19h 30m 9:55 AM Essen Central Station 5:25 AM Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai  Economy $130
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Bochum, you can save more than $55? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 51%
      13h 0m
      Essen
      9 mi
      8:00 PM
      Bochum
      Central Station
      9:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $63? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Essen
      Central Station
      10:45 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      9h 55m
      0
      11:05 PM
      Cologne/Bonn Airport
      Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
      9:00 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $41
    Travel Time is 7h 30m shorter, and you will save $63

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Essen to Zurich is $69 on 8/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Facts about the bus from Essen to Zurich

Compare all providers like BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Essen to Zurich in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Zurich starting from $69!

Cheapest Bus $69
Fastest Bus 19h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:50 AM
Latest Bus 9:55 AM
Daily Bus Routes 1 Ø
Distance 290.7 miles
Bus Companies BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Essen to Zurich

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Essen for Zurich: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$73
Sunday 07/26
Monday 07/27
$102
Tuesday 07/28
$73
Wednesday 07/29
$73
Thursday 07/30
$90
Friday 07/31
$108
Saturday 08/01
$99
Sunday 08/02
$99
Monday 08/03
$89
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
Friday 08/07
$81
Saturday 08/08
$77
Sunday 08/09
$83
Monday 08/10
$78
Tuesday 08/11
$69
Wednesday 08/12
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Essen to Zurich

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Essen to Zurich in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Essen to Zurich, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Essen to Zurich are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Essen and Zurich

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Essen and Zurich.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Essen to Zurich? Compare all modes of transports from Essen to Zurich.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Essen to Zurich

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Essen to Zurich? Or which bus companies serve the route Essen to Zurich? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Essen to Zurich bus

How much does a Essen Zurich bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $69 and takes 19h 30m to reach Zurich. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Essen to Zurich?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $69 and $130. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Zurich.

On average, how many connections are available from Essen to Zurich each day?

Every day, the Essen to Zurich bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Essen to Zurich take?

The fastest bus from Essen to Zurich is offered by BlaBlaCar Bus and takes 19h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $73. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Essen to Zurich?

The earliest bus arriving in Zurich from Essen starts at 7:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Essen to Zurich?

The latest bus trip departing from Essen for Zurich starts at 9:55 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Essen Zurich route?

When traveling by bus from Essen to Zurich, passengers can travel with BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Zurich?

You can check all the direct connections between Essen and Zurich by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Essen to Zurich bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Essen Zurich bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Essen Zurich bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Essen to Zurich on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Essen to Zurich

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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