Karlsruhe to Essen bus
Cheap bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Essen
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Bus schedule from Karlsruhe to Essen
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Bus times from Karlsruhe to Essen
Fastest Journey
6 h 40 m
Average
7 h 12 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
290 km
Of the 3 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Essen every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Karlsruhe to Essen
 | Distance | 179 miles (289 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 6 h 40 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $22 (€20) |
 | Bus frequency | 8 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day |
 | Bus companies | Croatia Bus d. O. O. BlaBlaCar or Flixbus |
Buses from Karlsruhe to Essen cover the 179 miles (289 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 40 min with our travel partners like Croatia Bus d. O. O. BlaBlaCar or Flixbus. Normally, there are 8 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $22 (€20), but the average price of bus tickets is $22 (€20). Travelers depart most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter).
Bus companies: FlixBus from Karlsruhe to Essen
FlixBus buses will get you from Karlsruhe to Essen from $22 (€20). 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.
Karlsruhe to Essen bus information with FlixBus:
- Average Duration: 7 h 35 min
- Average Price: $22
- FlixBus frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Bus to Essen from Karlsruhe
When departing from Karlsruhe, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe, Marktplatz and Karlsruhe Hbf. When arriving in Essen, you can end your journey in bus stations like Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter), Essen, Hauptbahnhof Südseite and Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
Omio customers book a bus from Karlsruhe Hbf to Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter) most frequently for this route.
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this journey, called Karlsruhe Hbf, is located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) from the city center of Karlsruhe.
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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