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What is the best way to travel from Essen to Zurich Airport?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Flights and Buses to Zurich Airport from Essen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
13h 15m
£34
£40
3
Train
7h 12m
£69
£72
4
Flight
1h 5m
£58
£113
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What is the cheapest way to reach Zurich Airport from Essen?

You can reach Zurich Airport with just £34 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £41
Wednesday
Thursday
from £58
Friday
from £49
Saturday
Sunday
from £34
Monday

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    25h 10m
    0
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    22h 25m
    0
    22:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    21:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £58
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £58
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    20:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £74
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 15m
    0
    18:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    19:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £74

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    22h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:45
    Zurich Airport
    Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £49
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    06:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    07:55
    Zurich Airport
    Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £60
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 15m
    0
    18:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    19:50
    Zurich Airport
    Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £76
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    06:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    07:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £128
  • Wizz Air
    7h 55m
    0
    08:40
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    16:35
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £146
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 48m
    0
    16:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    23:48
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £69
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 12m
    0
    16:36
    Essen
    Central Station
    23:48
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £76

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    17h 35m
    0
    22:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    15:45
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    16h 40m
    0
    16:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:40
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    09:45
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 15m
    0
    09:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    11:05
    Zurich Airport
    Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £110
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 15m
    0
    09:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £110
  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    13:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    14:55
    Zurich Airport
    Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £151
  • LC Perú
    7h 30m
    0
    09:15
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    16:45
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £179

What are the fastest trips from Essen to Zurich Airport?

You can get to Zurich Airport from Essen in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Eurowings. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 22h 25m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 1h 5m
Friday
from 1h 10m
Saturday
Sunday
from 1h 5m
Monday

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    22h 25m
    0
    22:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    21:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    25h 10m
    0
    06:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    20:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £74
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £58
  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £58
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 15m
    0
    18:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    19:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £74

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    1h 10m
    0
    06:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    07:55
    Zurich Airport
    Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £60
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    06:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    07:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £128
  • Avion Express
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Avion Express
    Economy
    from £175
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 15m
    0
    18:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    19:50
    Zurich Airport
    Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £76
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 12m
    0
    16:36
    Essen
    Central Station
    23:48
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £76
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 48m
    0
    16:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    23:48
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £69
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    22h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:45
    Zurich Airport
    Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £49

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Eurowings
    1h 5m
    0
    13:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    14:55
    Zurich Airport
    Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £151
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 15m
    0
    09:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    11:05
    Zurich Airport
    Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £110
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 15m
    0
    09:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £110
  • Wizz Air
    5h 20m
    0
    16:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    21:40
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £185
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    13h 15m
    0
    20:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    09:45
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    16h 40m
    0
    16:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:40
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    17h 35m
    0
    22:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    15:45
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Essen to Zurich Airport

What are the most popular stations in Essen and Zurich Airport?

In Essen, you will usually depart from Hafenstr. Bus Stop, Freiheit Bus Stop or Central Station, while in Zurich Airport you will be arriving at Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station or Zurich Airport, 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 Zurich Airport from Essen? With 10 connections between 3 Train, Flight and Bus 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 Essen and Zurich Airport, you can pay as low as £34 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 Zurich Airport in just 1h 5m.

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 Essen and Zurich Airport are Eurowings, Swiss International Air Lines and Wizz Air, 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 Essen and Zurich Airport 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 Gelsenkirchen or to Rümlang, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at . 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 Essen to Zurich Airport?

The most popular companies between Essen and Zurich Airport, are Eurowings, Swiss International Air Lines and Wizz Air. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Eurowings, Swiss International Air Lines, Wizz Air and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Zurich Airport

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Zurich Airport. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Essen to Zurich Airport

How can I reach Zurich Airport from Essen?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Train, Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Zurich Airport from Essen.

How far is Zurich Airport from Essen?

The distance between Essen and Zurich Airport is 458.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Zurich Airport?

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 Essen to Zurich Airport?

You can get to Zurich Airport with just £34 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

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 Zurich Airport in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Eurowings.

More routes to Essen and to Zurich Airport

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Zurich Airport. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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