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Cheap bus tickets from London to Essen

Showing times and prices for Sep 10

Cheapest

$59

Average

$88

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.

10:59PM23h51

London

10:50PMEssen

$591One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM14h00

London

11:00PMEssen

$801One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM23h45

London

08:15AMEssen

$881One-way

0 transfers

07:00AM16h00

London

11:00PMEssen

$1271One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from London to Essen

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10

FlixBus

09:00AM14h00

London

11:00PMEssen

0 transfers

FlixBus

10:59PM23h51

London

10:50PMEssen

0 transfers

FlixBus

08:30AM23h45

London

08:15AMEssen

0 transfers

FlixBus

07:00AM16h00

London

11:00PMEssen

0 transfers

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Bus times from London to Essen

Showing times and prices for Sep 10

Fastest Journey

14 h

Average

19 h 24 m

Buses per day

Distance

494 km

Of the 4 buses that leave London for Essen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

09:00AM14h00

London

11:00PMEssen

$801One-way

0 transfers

07:00AM16h00

London

11:00PMEssen

$1271One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM23h45

London

08:15AMEssen

$881One-way

0 transfers

10:59PM23h51

London

10:50PMEssen

$591One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from London to Essen

Distance	306 miles (494 km)
Average bus duration	13 h 30 min
Average bus ticket price	$118 (€100)
Direct bus	No
Bus companies	FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus

Buses from London to Essen cover the 306 miles (494 km) long journey taking on average 13 h 30 min with our travel partners like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $118 (€100), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $54 (€46).

Bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Essen

Travel to Essen from London from $40 (€34) with Omio’s bus partners FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

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.

FlixBus from London to Essen bus information:

Average Duration: 13 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $40
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

London to Essen bus information with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 21 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $114

FAQs: Bus from London to Essen

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Essen with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Essen.

Cheap bus tickets from London to Essen can start from as little as $54 (€46) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Essen is $118 (€100); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from London to Essen is 13 h 30 min to travel the 306 mile (494 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first bus from London to Essen leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to Essen leaves at 10: 59 PM.

Take the London to Essen bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the route to Essen from London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a bus from London to Essen is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from London to Essen including taking a train, bus or flight.