Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Barcelona to Essen?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Barcelona to Essen: BlaBlaCar Bus Assistance Priority boarding Accessible seating options. FlixBus Assistance Priority boarding Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen depends on the bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher. FlixBus 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.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Barcelona to Essen?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen: BlaBlaCar Bus One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg. FlixBus One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Can I book additional luggage for the bus from Barcelona to Essen?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen: BlaBlaCar Bus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee. FlixBus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Barcelona to Essen?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Barcelona to Essen. The following conditions apply: FlixBus Small pets in carriers allowed Guide dogs travel for free.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Essen

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$77

Average price

$104

Fastest journey

20 h 45 m

Average duration

1 d 42 m

Buses per day

Distance

1179 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Barcelona to Essen will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Barcelona for Essen on Sun, Jul 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 1179 km distance in an average of 1 d 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 45 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 5 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.

05:15PM24h30

Barcelona

05:45PMEssen

$771One-way

0 transfers

02:40PM27h05

Barcelona

05:45PMEssen

$801One-way

0 transfers

06:15PM24h30

Barcelona

06:45PMEssen

$831One-way

0 transfers

11:20AM20h45

Barcelona

08:05AMEssen

$1211One-way

0 transfers

04:00AM26h40

Barcelona

06:40AMEssen

$1621One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Essen

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a train costs an average of €383.

Distance: 732 miles (1179 km)

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Bus	Most popular Flight	Train
€82 Average price Cheapest	€91 Average price	€383 Average price
23h 32m Average total duration 23h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	21h 41m Average total duration 21h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Essen

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Buses from Barcelona to Essen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 23h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

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Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $42 (€34)

Distance

732 miles (1179 km)

Average bus duration

23h 2m

Cheapest ticket price

$58 (€47)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

20h 45m

First bus

02:11

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $42 (€34)

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus from Barcelona to Essen

Find the best buses from Barcelona to Essen with Omio's travel partners BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus from $50 (€40). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

Barcelona to Essen bus information with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 24 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $72

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Barcelona to Essen bus information:

Average Duration: 20 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $50
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Essen

FAQs: Take the bus from Barcelona to Essen with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Essen.

Cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Essen can start from as little as $66 (€53) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Barcelona to Essen is $114 (€91); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Barcelona to Essen is 20 h 45 min to travel the 730 mile (1178 km) long journey, with around there are 9 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Barcelona to Essen leaves at 2: 20AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Barcelona to Essen leaves at 11: 45PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day from Barcelona to Essen with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from Barcelona to Essen, you can count on BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Essen. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service to Essen from Barcelona and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Barcelona to Essen is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Essen from Barcelona including taking a train, bus or flight.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Barcelona to Essen:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Barcelona to Essen for bus companies BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus companies BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen depends on the bus providers:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
FlixBus
- 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.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Barcelona to Essen, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.

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Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Barcelona to Essen.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen:

BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Barcelona to Essen. The following conditions apply:

FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Barcelona to Essen with the following bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Barcelona to Essen with the following bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Barcelona to Essen with the following bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Essen

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Essen

The major bus station for departures in Barcelona is Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord for your trip from Barcelona to Essen.

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