The average bus between Bottrop and Zurich takes 12h 33m and the fastest bus takes 12h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bottrop to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bottrop and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 2:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 12h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bottrop to Zurich? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Zurich station via Zurich Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
Bottrop to Zurich bus services, operated by Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Bottrop to Zurich bus services, operated by Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
The distance between Bottrop and Zurich is 476.9 km. The road distance is 688 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 10h 5m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.