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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 FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$60

tomorrow

$47

Sunday

$75

Monday

$93

Tuesday

Wednesday

$45

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 0m	9:05 AM	Essen	Central Station	12:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/22/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/23/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	15h 0m	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	11:40 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/22/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/22/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	12h 30m	8:30 PM	Essen	Central Station	9:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/22/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/23/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
BlaBlaCar Bus	19h 30m	9:55 AM	Essen	Central Station	5:25 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$91	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/22/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/23/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
BlaBlaCar Bus	25h 35m	7:30 AM	Essen	Central Station	9:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$151	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/22/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/23/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 55m	4:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	3:55 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/23/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/24/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
FlixBus	13h 35m	8:30 PM	Essen	Central Station	10:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/23/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/24/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
FlixBus	14h 45m	6:15 AM	Essen	Central Station	9:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/23/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/23/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	19h 30m	9:55 AM	Essen	Central Station	5:25 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$88	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/23/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/24/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
BlaBlaCar Bus	25h 35m	7:30 AM	Essen	Central Station	9:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$104	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/23/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/24/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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	$75	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/24/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/25/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	25h 35m	7:30 AM	Essen	Central Station	9:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai		Economy	$163	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/24/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/25/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Zurich via Cologne/Bonn Airport, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  14h 10m
  
  0
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  11:40 AM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/26/2026 9:55:00 AM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/26/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  12:05 AM
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $45
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 5/26/2026 2:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/27/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Travel Time is 5h 20m shorter, and you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Monday
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	$93	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/25/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/26/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m

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.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/27/2026 1:15:00 PM to Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/27/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  8h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:35 PM
  
  Cologne/Bonn Airport
  Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
  
  3:30 AM
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 5/27/2026 6:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/28/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Travel Time is 5h 15m shorter, and you will save $45

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 45m	6:15 AM	Essen	Central Station	9:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/27/2026 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/27/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	15h 0m	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	11:40 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/27/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/27/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	15h 0m	9:05 AM	Essen	Central Station	12:05 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/27/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/28/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	12h 40m	1:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	1:55 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/27/2026 1:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/28/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	13h 5m	4:15 AM	Essen	Central Station	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 5/27/2026 4:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) arriving at 5/27/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Essen to Zurich is $41 on 5/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Essen and Zurich

See here how frequent the connections between Essen and Zurich are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Essen to Zurich. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Essen and Zurich.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 buses from Essen to Zurich, while Night sees the fewest connections between Essen and Zurich, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Essen to Zurich

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Essen to Zurich in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Zurich starting from $41!

Cheapest Bus	$41
Fastest Bus	11h 55m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	290.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Essen to Zurich

Every day, 5 buses from 2 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 05/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/17

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

Friday 05/22

$60

Saturday 05/23

$88

Sunday 05/24

$75

Monday 05/25

$93

Tuesday 05/26

Wednesday 05/27

$45

Thursday 05/28

Friday 05/29

$75

Saturday 05/30

$45

Sunday 05/31

$81

Monday 06/01

$99

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

$71

Friday 06/05

$64

Saturday 06/06

$64

Sunday 06/07

$64

Monday 06/08

$64

Tuesday 06/09

Wednesday 06/10

Thursday 06/11

$81

Friday 06/12

$64

Saturday 06/13

The cheapest time to travel from Essen to Zurich

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Essen to Zurich, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $45, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Essen to Zurich. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $64.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Zurich, with $45. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

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.

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Bus Station

Hafenstr. Bus Stop

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Kinkelstrasse

Goldauerstrasse

Central Polybahn

Rathaus

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 $41 and takes 12h 40m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $41 and $163. 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 5 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 FlixBus and takes 11h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $126. 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 7:30 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 8:30 PM. 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 FlixBus and 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: FlixBus and 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Essen and to Zurich

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Essen and to Zurich. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!