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Cheap bus tickets from Munich to Essen

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Cheapest

€52

Average

€73

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

02:00AM9h50

München, ZOB

11:50AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€521One-way

0 transfers

11:45PM14h25

München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz

02:10PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€701One-way

1 transfer

12:25AM13h45

München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz

02:10PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€791One-way

1 transfer

11:00AM10h45

München, ZOB

09:45PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€801One-way

0 transfers

03:50AM12h03

München, ZOB

03:53PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

€861One-way

1 transfer

Bus schedule from Munich to Essen

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 29

BlaBlaCar Bus

08:45AM24h00

München, ZOB

08:45AMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

1 transfer

BlaBlaCar Bus

08:30PM23h20

München, ZOB

07:50PMEssen, Hbf Freiheit

1 transfer

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Bus times from Munich to Essen

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Fastest Journey

6 h 50 m

Average

7 h 20 m

Buses per day

Distance

493 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Munich for Essen every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

05:30PM6h50

Munich

12:20AMEssen

€441One-way

0 transfers

03:00PM6h50

Munich

09:50PMEssen

€371One-way

0 transfers

03:00PM7h10

Munich

10:10PMEssen

€471One-way

0 transfers

10:00AM7h20

Munich

05:20PMEssen

€471One-way

0 transfers

06:00PM8h30

Munich

02:30AMEssen

€581One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Munich to Essen

	Distance	306 miles (493 km)
	Average bus duration	9 h 50 min
	Average bus ticket price	$44 (€39)
	Bus frequency	5 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day
	Bus companies	Croatia Bus d. O. O. Eurolines Switzerland, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Globtour Medjugorjie d. O. O.

Buses from Munich to Essen cover the 306 miles (493 km) long journey taking on average 9 h 50 min with our travel partners like Croatia Bus d. O. O. Eurolines Switzerland, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Globtour Medjugorjie d. O. O. Normally, there are 5 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $44 (€39), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $34 (€30). Travelers depart most frequently from München, ZOB and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).

Bus companies: FlixBus from Munich to Essen

For as little as $34 (€30) you can travel by bus to Essen from Munich with FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this 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.

Cheapest Price: $34

FAQs: Bus from Munich to Essen

FAQs: Take the bus from Munich 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 Munich to Essen.

Cheap bus tickets from Munich to Essen can start from as little as $34 (€30) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Munich to Essen is $44 (€39); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Munich to Essen bus time is 9 h 50 min covering the 306 mile (493 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Munich to Essen leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Munich to Essen leaves at 9: 45 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Munich to Essen without having to change trains with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar. There are 2 direct buses from Munich to Essen each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Munich to Essen bus with Croatia Bus d. O. O. Eurolines Switzerland, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Globtour Medjugorjie d. O. O. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the trip from Munich to Essen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Munich, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including München, ZOB, Munich, Goeppert Mayer Straße/ Frottmain and Munich, Hauptbahnhof Nord. When arriving in Essen, you can end your route in bus stations like Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter) and Essen, Hauptbahnhof Südseite.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from München, ZOB, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Munich to Essen is February.

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