Essen - WarsawCompare FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus



The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen to Warsaw
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
14 h 41 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Warsaw will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 22 buses that leave Essen for Warsaw on Wed, Apr 29, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 29 the direct buses cover the 964 km distance in an average of 14 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
On Wed, Apr 29 the slowest buses will take 16 h 55 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.
10:40 AM19h25Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)6:05 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$771One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM12h20Essen8:20 PMWarsaw$851One-way0 transfers
6:50 AM10h50Essen5:40 PMWarsaw$861One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM19h10Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)11:25 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:40 AM16h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)6:35 PMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$1051One-way0 transfers
6:50 AM10h50Essen5:40 PMWarsaw$861One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM12h20Essen8:20 PMWarsaw$851One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM16h40Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)3:15 PMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$1351One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus9:04 AM16h41Essen Hbf1:45 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$1311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:40 AM16h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)6:35 PMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$1051One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Warsaw
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $46.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $222 Average price |
17h 56m Average total duration 17h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Essen to Warsaw Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:04AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 16h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 09:04AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 20h06 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 10:32AM | Duration 21h37 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:04PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 16h26 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 05:47PM | Duration 19h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Live departures
Essen to Warsaw bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Warsaw buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 20h05 | 9:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h20 | 9:00 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h55 | 6:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 23h05 | 12:45 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:04 AM Essen Hbf | 16h41 | 1:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:04 AM Essen Hbf | 23h31 | 8:35 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 20h40 | 6:30 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 20h15 | 6:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h25 | 6:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 21h37 | 10:32 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 18h35 | 7:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 17h05 | 6:10 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h30 | 8:35 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h10 | 11:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 20h20 | 12:35 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h12 | 5:47 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h40 | 3:15 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 21h35 | 8:10 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 17h15 | 3:50 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 20h15 | 6:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Warsaw
Buses from Essen to Warsaw run on average 28 times per day, taking around 17h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 (€46) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 599 miles (964 km) distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 599 miles (964 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€46) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
FAQs: Bus from Essen to Warsaw
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Warsaw by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Warsaw, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Ecolines
- Assistance
- Designated seating
- Assistance with luggage.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Royal Castle, a reconstructed historical residence of Polish monarchs featuring art collections and period interiors
- Old Town Market Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its colorful buildings and vibrant atmosphere
- Łazienki Park, a sprawling park with palaces, gardens, and a famous Chopin monument
- POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, an interactive museum exploring the 1,000-year history of Jews in Poland
- Wilanów Palace, a baroque royal palace with beautiful gardens and a museum.
- Explore the vibrant Praga District, known for its artistic vibe and street art
- Visit the Warsaw Uprising Museum, which offers a deep dive into the city's WWII history
- Enjoy a Vistula River cruise, offering unique views of Warsaw's skyline
- Discover the culinary scene with a food tour of traditional Polish cuisine
- Attend a Chopin concert, celebrating the famous composer's connection to Warsaw.
- Ecolines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Sindbad
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Ecolines
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sindbad
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Ecolines
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ecolines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require prior arrangement.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Essen to Warsaw
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Polska (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 127, 158, 517, 523 Train: KM, S1, S2
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Bistro Chopin (in the station)
- Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 175, 188, 148 Train: S2, S3
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