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Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Essen will cost around $ 26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 23.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 50 m
Average
4 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
285 km
Of the 2 buses that leave Erfurt for Essen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 285 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
Distance | 176 miles (284 km) | |
Average bus duration | 6 h 30 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $24 (€21) | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus companies | BlaBlaCar or Flixbus |
Buses from Erfurt to Essen cover the 176 miles (284 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 30 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar or Flixbus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $20 (€18), but the average price of bus tickets is $24 (€21). Travelers depart most frequently from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter).
FlixBus buses will get you from Erfurt to Essen from $20 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
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.
When you buy your FlixBus bus tickets between Erfurt and Essen don't forget to keep the following COVID-19 related policies in mind:
When taking a bus from Erfurt, you have a couple of bus stations you can depart from including Erfurt, Urbicher Kreuz, Erfurt Hbf and Erfurt. When you arrive in Essen, your bus can arrive in bus stations including Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter), Essen, Hauptbahnhof Südseite and Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
Omio customers traveling this route book their buses from Erfurt Hbf to Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter).
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this trip, called Erfurt Hbf, is located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the city center of Erfurt.
The most popular arrival bus station, Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter), is located 0.4 miles (668 m) away from the city center of Essen.
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