Brussels to Essen bus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brussels to Essen

Showing times and prices for May 18

Cheapest price

$38

Average price

$42

Fastest journey

5 h 25 m

Average duration

5 h 35 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Brussels to Essen will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave Brussels for Essen on Sun, May 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, May 18 the direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .

On Sun, May 18 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
01:15AM5h50
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
07:05AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit
$381One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50448
03:15AM5h25
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
08:40AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit
$381One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50428
02:10PM5h35
Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
07:45PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:55PM5h30
Brussels, Gare Du Midi
09:25PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit
$461One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Brussels to Essen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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€25

Average price

Cheapest

€83

Average price

5h 43m

Average duration

5h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 7m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Live departures

Brussels to Essen bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, May 17
Last updated at 6:34 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:15 PM Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
5h50
5:05 AM Essen, Hbf Freiheit0 transfersDirect
Sunday, May 18
blablacarbus504481:15 AM Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
5h25
6:40 AM Essen, Hbf Freiheit0 transfersDirect
blablacarbus5042812:10 PM Bruxelles, Gare du Midi
5h35
5:45 PM Essen, Hbf Freiheit0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:55 PM Brussels, Gare Du Midi
5h30
7:25 PM Essen, Hbf Freiheit0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brussels to Essen

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Buses from Brussels to Essen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
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.
Price information
Distance
123 miles (198 km)
Average bus duration
5h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$17 (€14)
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
9
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
3h 35m
First bus
01:15
Last bus
22:25
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.
Price information

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar from Brussels to Essen

Buy your official BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar bus tickets between Brussels and Essen from $15 (€13) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient 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.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Brussels to Essen bus information:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: $15

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Brussels to Essen

Brussels
Essen
The major bus station for departures in Brussels is Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) for your trip from Brussels to Essen.
Amenities at bus station
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DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Avenue Fonsny
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
  • Belgian Bites (in the station)
  • Fritland Express (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
  • Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S, Thalys, Eurostar
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Rue du Progrès
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Noord (in the station)
  • Quick Brussels Noord (in the station)
  • Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Brussels-Noord
  • Bus: 14, 57, 58 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Rue de France
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
  • Le Bistro (0.2 km)
  • La Brasserie de Bruxelles (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Rue de France.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bruxelles, Rue de France (Brussel-Zuid/Midi)
  • Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S8, S9
Brussels, Gare Du Midi
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The major bus station for arrivals in Essen is Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) for your trip to Essen from Brussels.
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
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