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

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

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Brussels to Essen?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Brussels to Essen depends on the bus companies: 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 Brussels to Essen?

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

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

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Brussels 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 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

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.

FlixBus

01:15AM5h50

Bruxelles, Gare du Midi

07:05AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

$381One-way

0 transfers

50448

03:15AM5h25

Bruxelles, Gare du Midi

08:40AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

$381One-way

0 transfers

50428

02:10PM5h35

Bruxelles, Gare du Midi

07:45PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

$451One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

03:55PM5h30

Brussels, Gare Du Midi

09:25PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

$461One-way

0 transfers

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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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Most popular Bus	Train
€25 Average price Cheapest	€83 Average price
5h 43m Average duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 7m Average duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Live departures

Brussels to Essen bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, May 17

Last updated at 6:34 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus	11:15 PM Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	5h50	5:05 AM Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 transfersDirect
Sunday, May 18
50448	1:15 AM Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	5h25	6:40 AM Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 transfersDirect
50428	12:10 PM Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	5h35	5:45 PM Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	1:55 PM Brussels, Gare Du Midi	5h30	7:25 PM Essen, Hbf Freiheit	0 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

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 35m

First bus

01:15

Last bus

22:25

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

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Bus information from Brussels to Essen with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 3 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $17
FlixBus frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Bus from Brussels to Essen

FAQs: Take the bus from Brussels 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 Brussels to Essen.

Cheap bus tickets from Brussels to Essen can start from as little as $17 (€14) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Brussels to Essen is $28 (€24); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Brussels to Essen bus travel time is 3 h 30 min for the 122 mile (197 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Brussels to Essen leaves at 2: 15AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Brussels to Essen leaves at 8: 25PM.

Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day from Brussels to Essen with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

Take the Brussels to Essen bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the journey from Brussels to Essen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 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.

A trip to Essen from Brussels is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Brussels to Essen is November.

You have options as you can travel between Brussels and Essen 2 different ways: train or bus.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Brussels 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 Brussels 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 Brussels to Essen depends on the bus companies:

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 Brussels to Essen, follow these tips:

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

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

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Brussels 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 Brussels 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 Brussels 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 Brussels to Essen with the following bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus

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

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

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.

Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) Wifi