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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FlixBus13h 5m05:20 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 5:20:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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VVB Aviation Malta19h 25m08:20 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport3:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from VVB Aviation Malta goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 8:20:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $243 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m
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EasyJet Airline21h 30m06:15 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport3:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 6:15:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $253 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
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Bulgaria Air22h 20m09:30 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport7:50 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bulgaria Air goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 9:30:00 AM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $271 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
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Interjet27h 0m01:00 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:00 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Interjet goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
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AJet21h 55m02:00 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport11:55 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from AJet goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
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AirBaltic13h 10m08:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:50 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from AirBaltic goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/7/2025 8:40:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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FlixBus13h 5m05:20 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Pegasus Airlines18h 0m05:55 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport11:55 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 5:55:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
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AJet21h 45m02:10 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport11:55 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from AJet goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
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EasyJet Airline26h 45m01:00 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport3:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
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FlixBus15h 35m03:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport7:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 3:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
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Pegasus Airlines21h 5m02:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport11:55 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Airlines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 2:50:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 5m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 15m012:15 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport1:30 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 12:15:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 20m07:35 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport8:55 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 7:35:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $251 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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BlaBlaCar6h 20m06:30 AMZurich Airport12:50 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Interjet27h 0m01:00 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:00 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Interjet goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/11/2025 1:00:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
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Air Serbia24h 15m09:35 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:50 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/11/2025 9:35:00 AM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
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Swiss International Air Lines21h 45m012:05 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:50 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/11/2025 12:05:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
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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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FlixBus13h 5m05:20 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 5:20:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Air Serbia18h 45m03:05 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:50 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 3:05:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
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VVB Aviation Malta19h 25m08:20 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport3:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from VVB Aviation Malta goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 8:20:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $243 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m
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EasyJet Airline21h 30m06:15 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport3:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 6:15:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $253 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
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Eurowings1h 15m03:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport5:05 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/7/2025 3:50:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 15m09:15 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:30 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/7/2025 9:15:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo1h 15m07:20 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport8:35 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/7/2025 7:20:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $320 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 15m04:30 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport5:45 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $237 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Eurowings1h 15m03:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport5:05 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 3:50:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $321 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Eurowings1h 15m010:00 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport11:15 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $369 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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FlixBus13h 5m05:20 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 15m012:15 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport1:30 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 12:15:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Eurowings1h 15m08:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:05 PMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 8:50:00 PM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $273 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 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $386 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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FlixBus15h 35m03:50 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport7:25 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 3:50:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
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BlaBlaCar6h 20m06:30 AMZurich Airport12:50 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Edelweiss Air9h 0m06:45 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport3:45 PMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Edelweiss Air goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/11/2025 6:45:00 AM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Bulgaria Air13h 10m08:40 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:50 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bulgaria Air goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/11/2025 8:40:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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Swiss International Air Lines21h 45m012:05 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:50 AMDortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 12/11/2025 12:05:00 PM to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
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 8 connections between 2 Bus, Carpool, Flight and Train 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 Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, 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 Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowings, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo and 10 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 8 connections between Bus, Carpool, Flight and Train, 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
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