- Must visit
Museum of the Second World War
One of Europe’s major WWII museums, with a large permanent exhibition presenting the war’s global and civilian dimensions. A top cultural stop in Gdańsk.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
17 h 25 m
Average duration
18 h 15 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
843 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen to Gdańsk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Gdańsk will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 16 buses that leave Essen for Gdańsk on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 843 km distance in an average of 18 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 25 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 19 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.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Gdańsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 523 miles (843 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $127 Average price | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 2m Average total duration 18h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Gdańsk:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Gdańsk costing on average $127 (€104).
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Gdańsk costing on average $138 (€113).
Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 40m.
Bus takes on average 18h 32m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€69) compared to roughly $208 (€171) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124 (€102). The journey takes 18h 32m versus 10h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:04AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 23h36 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:56AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 20h09 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:48PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 19h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:56PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 17h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:04PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 19h11 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Gdańsk buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:35 PM Essen | 19h15 | 4:50 PM Gdańsk | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:04 AM Essen Hbf | 22h51 | 7:55 AM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:56 AM Essen Hbf | 20h09 | 6:05 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h05 | 8:10 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 20h35 | 9:40 AM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:05 PM Essen Hbf | 19h05 | 8:10 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:05 PM Essen Hbf | 20h35 | 9:40 AM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 21h10 | 12:15 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:56 PM Essen Hbf | 17h59 | 9:55 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:56 PM Essen Hbf | 20h19 | 12:15 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 17h40 | 9:55 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h20 | 2:00 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 17h25 | 1:30 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:50 PM Essen Hbf | 24h10 | 9:00 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 23h50 | 9:00 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Essen to Gdańsk run on average 14 times per day, taking around 18h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 523 miles (843 km) distance in 17h 25m.
Distance 523 miles (843 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 25m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Gdańsk — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gdańsk trip today.
One of Europe’s major WWII museums, with a large permanent exhibition presenting the war’s global and civilian dimensions. A top cultural stop in Gdańsk.
Modern museum and civic institution documenting the Solidarity movement and the fall of communism in Central Europe. Highly regarded for its immersive exhibition.
A key museum on Poland’s seafaring history, shipbuilding, trade, and port life, spread across historic waterfront buildings on the Motława.
The city’s most famous historic square-like street, lined with ornate townhouses and major landmarks, ideal for first-time visitors.
The main ceremonial street of old Gdańsk, forming part of the Royal Route and offering some of the city’s finest facades.
A picturesque cobbled lane known for terraces, gargoyles, and amber workshops, often featured in photography and social media posts.
A historic Gdańsk herbal liqueur traditionally made with spices and tiny flakes of gold. It is one of the city’s most famous culinary symbols.
Herring served in a Gdańsk style, often with onion, cream or oil, and sometimes apples or pickles. Herring reflects the city’s Baltic maritime heritage.
Baltic fish soup made from local fish and aromatic vegetables. It is a classic coastal dish closely associated with northern Poland.
One of the city’s classic established restaurants, known for Polish and fish dishes, elegant interiors, and long-standing culinary tradition near the old center.
A well-known old-town restaurant focused on traditional Gdańsk and Kashubian cuisine, with seafood, herring, and regional specialties in a historic setting.
A popular restaurant and brewery by the waterfront, serving Polish dishes, beer, and hearty regional fare in a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Western Europe. Hotels in peak summer rise, but food, transit, and everyday costs stay reasonable for most travelers.
Service is often included only in better restaurants, so check the bill. If service was good, tip around 10%. In cafes, bars, taxis, and for delivery, rounding up or leaving a small amount is appreciated but not required.
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