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The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Essen

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

FlixBus
09:30AM17h25
London
02:55AMEssen
$801One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:00PM15h05
London
12:05PMEssen
$991One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:30AM17h25
London
01:55AMEssen
$1081One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:00PM14h35
London
10:35AMEssen
$1221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:00PM21h00
London
07:00PMEssen
$1381One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Essen

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.

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Train

€82

Average price

Cheapest

€89

Average price

€254

Average price

17h 19m

Average duration

16h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 2m

Average duration

Fastest

2h 2m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

7h 54m

Average duration

7h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

-

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Essen

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Buses from London to Essen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 16h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $31 (€25)
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $31 (€25)

Bus Providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Essen

FlixBus

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About
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U.S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
luggage
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
wifi
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
pets
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

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About
BlaBlaCar Bus, a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
luggage
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
wifi
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

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