Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 4 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
493 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Munich will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 19 buses that leave Essen for Munich on Sun, Jul 20, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 20 the direct buses cover the 493 km distance in an average of 7 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest buses will take 8 h 10 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €80.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €115 Average price | €154 Average price |
10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:15 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h20 | 3:35 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h50 | 4:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h15 | 6:00 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 7:04 AM Essen Hbf | 13h21 | 8:25 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h05 | 8:25 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 10h20 | 9:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 12:03 PM Essen Hbf | 11h37 | 11:40 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 13h35 | 3:25 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 4:03 PM Essen Hbf | 12h17 | 4:20 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 4:03 PM Essen Hbf | 12h42 | 4:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 9h50 | 4:20 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 11h00 | 5:30 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 25h20 | 8:20 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 306 miles (493 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 9h 50m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
You can travel by bus from Essen to Munich with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Globtour Medjugorjie for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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 Essen to Munich with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB), located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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