Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
14 h 35 m
Average duration
17 h 6 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
494 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Essen will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 5 buses that leave London for Essen on Thu, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 494 km distance in an average of 17 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 35 m .
On Thu, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 21 h 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 flight as it is the most popular option from London to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg.
Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
---|---|---|
€82 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price | €254 Average price |
17h 19m Average duration 16h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 306 miles (494 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 13h 35m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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