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How to Travel from

Zurich to Essen

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$76.09

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$445.65
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$597.83
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$76.09

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$33.70
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$57.61
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$33.70
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$32.61
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuel
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$315.22

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78

Questions and Answers

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 $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 .

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 41m.

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 and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct flight between Zurich and Essen?

Yes, there are direct flights between Zurich and Essen; these take 1h 15m and cost $70.65 - $195.65 .

How far is it from Zurich to Essen?

The distance between Zurich and Essen is 494 km. The road distance is 631 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 7h 5m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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, bus or fly from Zurich to Essen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $228.26 and takes 7h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 11h 41m.

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 631 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Zurich to Essen.

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

Book your Zurich to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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