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Trip Overview

The bus between Zwolle and Essen takes 3h 52m. There is at least one bus per day from Zwolle to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration
180 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Zwolle to Essen bus times

Buses run once daily between Zwolle and Essen. The service departs Zwolle at 12:23 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Essen at 16:15:00. All services require a transfer at Apeldoorn, Station - G and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zwolle to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 180 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Essen central train station via Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem, Centraal Station - H, and Arnhem Central Station in around 4h 44m.

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