London to Essen bus
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Bus times from London to Essen
Fastest Journey
13 h 45 m
Average
16 h 20 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
494 km
Of the 5 buses that leave London for Essen every day 5 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 London to Essen
 | Distance | 306 miles (494 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 12 h 30 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $57 (€52) |
 | Bus frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day |
 | Bus providers | BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines France or Flixbus |
Buses from London to Essen cover the 306 miles (494 km) long trip taking on average 12 h 30 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines France or Flixbus. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $36 (€33), but the average price of bus tickets is $57 (€52). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter).
Bus companies: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus from London to Essen
You can travel by bus from London to Essen with BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus for as low as $36 (€33). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FlixBus from London to Essen bus information:
- Average Duration: 12 h 20 min
- Average Price: $36
- 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.
Travel Tips: Bus to Essen from London
Travel by bus between London, United Kingdom and Essen, Germany is: Fully open.
Is international entry into Essen from London restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from London?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 7/4/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus between London and Essen closer to your date of departure here
The restriction level for your return bus to London, United Kingdom from Essen is: Fully open.
Is my return bus into London from Essen restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Essen?
Conditions of reentry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask required: Regional advice
Last checked on 7/4/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to London from Essen closer to your date of departure here here.
Omio customers book a bus from London Victoria to Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter) most frequently for this route.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter), located 0.4 miles (668 m) away from the city center.
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