What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Zurich to Essen?

The distance between Zurich and Essen is 664 km. The road distance is 592.9 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €110 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Essen?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Zurich to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Essen bus from?

Zurich to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Essen train from?

Zurich to Essen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Essen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Essen is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 19m.

Where does the Zurich to Essen bus arrive?

Zurich to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Essen train arrive?

Zurich to Essen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Essen is 593 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Zurich to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Essen?

Book your Zurich to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Zurich to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 35m
€119–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
11h 19m
€47–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
11h 11m
€63–101
Drive 592.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Essencar 592.9 km
5h 54m
€103–148
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 8m
€77–234
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
8h 10m
€121–322
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 14m
€87–248
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 23m
€124–272

Zurich to Essen by train

45Weekly Trains

6h 35mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 663.7 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 10h 20m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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