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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: June 18 atDeparture city: ZurichDeparture location: Airport (ZLC)Arrival time: June 19 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitOperated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
- Departure time: June 18 atDeparture city: ZurichDeparture location: Sihlquai - LimmatstraßeArrival time: June 18 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitOperated by: FlixbusVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 18 atDeparture city: ZurichDeparture location: Sihlquai - LimmatstraßeArrival time: June 18 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitOperated by: FlixbusVehicle: BusDuration:
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$76 - $194 | Average Duration22h 55m | 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average Price$32 - $101 | Average Duration7h | 20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Zurich to EssenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Zurich to Essen was searched and found on Jun 16, 2025 with a price of $91To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zurich to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $91 to $111 for a bus ticket from Zurich to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-06-16.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Zurich to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Zurich to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Zurich to Essen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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