What is the best way to travel from Zurich Airport to Essen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Zurich Airport?
You can get to Essen with just $36 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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BlaBlaCar Bus21h 55m08:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station6:45 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/12/2026 8:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
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Air Serbia12h 5m08:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station8:45 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/12/2026 8:40:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
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Eurowings1h 15m03:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:55 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/12/2026 3:40:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/12/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $282 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Sunexpress16h 25m02:55 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport7:20 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sunexpress goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/12/2026 2:55:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $311 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
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Eurowings5h 40m011:05 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/12/2026 11:05:00 AM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/12/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $394 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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FlixBus13h 0m05:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 5:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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FlixBus12h 30m09:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:55 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 9:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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BlaBlaCar Bus21h 55m08:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station6:45 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 8:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 8:40:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 15m05:05 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:20 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 5:05:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 20m07:25 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station8:45 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 7:25:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 8:40:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $295 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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BlaBlaCar Bus21h 55m08:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station6:45 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 8:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
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Eurowings1h 15m03:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station4:55 PMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 3:40:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Eurowings1h 15m07:45 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:00 PMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 7:45:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 20m07:25 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station8:45 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 7:25:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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EasyJet Airline11h 45m08:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station8:35 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 8:50:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn13h 5m011:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport12:55 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 11:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 10m08:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:53 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 6:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn11h 8m011:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:58 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 11:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 10:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 15m010:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:58 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 10:43:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 6:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos1h 20m07:45 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:05 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/15/2026 7:45:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos1h 20m012:45 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport2:05 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/15/2026 12:45:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 15m05:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:40 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/15/2026 5:25:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Avion Express1h 15m07:45 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:00 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Avion Express goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/15/2026 7:45:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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FlixBus19h 20m011:05 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 11:05:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
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FlixBus22h 30m06:20 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:50 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 6:20:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
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FlixBus23h 35m08:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport8:00 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 8:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
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Eurowings1h 15m03:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station4:55 PMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 3:40:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/16/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Air Serbia17h 40m08:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport2:20 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 8:40:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
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Condor17h 15m06:05 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport11:20 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 6:05:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 8:40:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/16/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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FlixBus15h 15m04:10 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport7:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 4:10:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
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FlixBus13h 25m09:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:50 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 9:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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AirBaltic17h 5m08:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport1:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from AirBaltic goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 8:40:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
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Air Serbia23h 10m02:35 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport1:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 2:35:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
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VVB Aviation Malta19h 10m08:20 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport3:30 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from VVB Aviation Malta goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 8:20:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 8:40:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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FlixBus13h 0m05:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 5:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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FlixBus12h 30m09:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:55 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 9:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 8:40:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 8:40:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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EasyJet Airline17h 55m08:55 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport2:50 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 8:55:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 20m07:45 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:05 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 7:45:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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What are the fastest trips from Zurich Airport to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Zurich Airport in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Eurowings. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Eurowings1h 15m03:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:55 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/12/2026 3:40:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/12/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $282 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos1h 15m05:05 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:20 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/12/2026 5:05:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/12/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $641 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Edelweiss Air1h 20m012:45 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport2:05 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Edelweiss Air goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/12/2026 12:45:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/12/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $410 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 20m012:45 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station2:05 PMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/12/2026 12:45:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/12/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $424 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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BlaBlaCar Bus21h 55m08:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station6:45 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/12/2026 8:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 8:40:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 15m05:05 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:20 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 5:05:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 8:40:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $295 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 20m07:25 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station8:45 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 7:25:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/13/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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FlixBus12h 30m09:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:55 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 9:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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FlixBus13h 0m05:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 5:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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BlaBlaCar Bus21h 55m08:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station6:45 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/13/2026 8:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
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Eurowings1h 15m03:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station4:55 PMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 3:40:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Eurowings1h 15m07:45 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:00 PMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 7:45:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 20m07:25 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station8:45 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 7:25:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 20m012:45 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station2:05 PMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 12:45:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 15m010:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:58 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 10:43:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 6:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 10m08:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:53 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/14/2026 6:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn11h 8m011:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:58 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 11:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 10:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn13h 5m011:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport12:55 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 11:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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BlaBlaCar Bus21h 55m08:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station6:45 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/14/2026 8:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
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Fastest Buses Sunday
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 15m05:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:40 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/15/2026 5:25:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Avion Express1h 15m07:45 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:00 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Avion Express goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/15/2026 7:45:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/15/2026 8:40:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $243 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos1h 20m07:45 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:05 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/15/2026 7:45:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/15/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Fastest Flights Monday
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Eurowings1h 15m03:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station4:55 PMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 3:40:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/16/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 8:40:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/16/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Eurowings1h 15m07:45 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:00 PMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 7:45:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/16/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 15m05:55 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station7:10 PMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 5:55:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/16/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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FlixBus19h 20m011:05 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 11:05:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
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FlixBus22h 30m06:20 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:50 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 6:20:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
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FlixBus23h 35m08:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport8:00 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/16/2026 8:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Eurowings1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 8:40:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Avion Express1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Avion Express goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 8:40:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos1h 20m07:45 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:05 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 7:45:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 20m07:45 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:05 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 7:45:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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FlixBus13h 25m09:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:50 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 9:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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FlixBus15h 15m04:10 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport7:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 4:10:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Eurowings1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 8:40:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:40 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station9:55 AMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 8:40:00 AM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos1h 15m05:05 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:20 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 5:05:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 15m05:05 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport Central Station6:20 PMDusseldorf AirportAirport Terminal0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 5:05:00 PM to Airport Terminal, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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FlixBus12h 30m09:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:55 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 9:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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FlixBus13h 0m05:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 5:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Bus from Zurich Airport to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Zurich Airport and Essen?
In Zurich Airport, you will usually depart from Zurich Airport or Zurich Airport Central Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Zurich Airport? With 10 connections between 3 Flight, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich Airport and Essen, you can pay as low as $36 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Eurowings: you will get to Essen in just 1h 15m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich Airport and Essen are Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowings and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich Airport and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Rümlang or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from , and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Zurich Airport to Essen?
The most popular companies between Zurich Airport and Essen, are Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowings and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowings, Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos and 12 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Zurich Airport to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich Airport to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Zurich Airport to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Zurich Airport?
Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Essen from Zurich Airport.
How far is Essen from Zurich Airport?
The distance between Zurich Airport and Essen is 284.8 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich Airport and Essen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 78 kgs, and a flight 113 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich Airport to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just $36 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Zurich Airport to Essen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Eurowings.
More routes to Zurich Airport and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich Airport and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
