The cheapest and fastest buses from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
12 h 10 m
Average duration
12 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 1 buses that leave Freiburg im Breisgau for Essen on Wed, Nov 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 389 km distance in an average of 12 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 10 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 12 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price | €147 Average price |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen buses for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:50 PM Freiburg im Breisgau | 10h15 | 8:05 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
![]() | 8:00 AM Freiburg im Breisgau | 12h10 | 8:10 PM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen
Distance 241 miles (389 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 12m |
First bus 01:40 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Freiburg im Breisgau to EssenYou can travel by bus between Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café im Bahnhof (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- BackWerk (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 14, 27 Trains: S1, S2
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