- Must visit
Museum Folkwang
One of Germany’s leading art museums, known for major collections of 19th- to 21st-century painting, photography, and design.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
14 h 53 m
Average duration
16 h 32 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
843 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gdańsk to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gdańsk to Essen will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 14 buses that leave Gdańsk for Essen on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 843 km distance in an average of 16 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 53 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 17 h 45 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gdańsk to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 $63, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 523 miles (843 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $95 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 9m Average total duration 18h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gdańsk to Essen:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Essen costing on average $95 (€78).
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Essen costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 18h 39m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€69) compared to roughly $209 (€171) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124 (€102). The journey takes 18h 39m versus 9h 59m 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 FlixBus, Sindbad, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:48PM | Duration 27h08 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:58PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 22h57 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 24h08 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 17h28 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 17h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
The table below shows live departures for Gdańsk to Essen buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 17h45 | 10:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 18h00 | 12:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:40 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 21h08 | 4:48 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 22h15 | 5:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:40 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 24h08 | 8:48 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 20h50 | 5:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:05 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 19h43 | 4:48 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 20h00 | 5:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:20 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 17h28 | 4:48 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 21h05 | 6:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 18h40 | 6:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 21h10 | 10:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
0 | 2:00 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 19h40 | 9:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gdańsk to Essen run on average 14 times per day, taking around 18h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€52) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 523 miles (843 km) distance in 18h 0m.
Distance 523 miles (843 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€52) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 18h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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One of Germany’s leading art museums, known for major collections of 19th- to 21st-century painting, photography, and design.
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A major design museum displaying award-winning contemporary product and industrial design inside the Zollverein complex.
Large open area around the Zollverein complex with striking industrial scenery, walking paths, and some of Essen’s most photographed views.
A major leisure area around a reservoir on the Ruhr, popular for walking, cycling, lakeside views, and social-media-friendly sunsets.
Charming historic quarter with half-timbered buildings, cobbled streets, and a relaxed small-town feel within Essen.
Sliced grilled sausage with curry ketchup and fries, a beloved Ruhr area fast-food classic found across Essen.
A traditional Westphalian beef stew seasoned generously with pepper and onions, long associated with the wider region around Essen.
A hearty Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and applesauce, often served with black pudding; common in western German home cooking.
Refined dining in Schloss Hugenpoet, offering upscale cuisine in a historic manor-house atmosphere south of central Essen.
Well-known fine-dining restaurant in Essen with modern creative cuisine and an elegant, intimate atmosphere.
Long-established restaurant and beer garden popular for German and regional dishes in a relaxed, green setting.
Moderate by German standards. Budget eats are reasonable, while hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Little or no tip is fine for counter service.
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