The cheapest and fastest buses from Warsaw to Essen
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
15 h 35 m
Average duration
16 h 50 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Essen will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 16 buses that leave Warsaw for Essen on Thu, Jan 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 29 the direct buses cover the 964 km distance in an average of 16 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 35 m .
On Thu, Jan 29 the slowest buses will take 17 h 40 m 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.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Warsaw to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €110 Average price | €136 Average price |
16h 54m Average total duration 16h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Warsaw to Essen Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 18h32 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:23PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 21h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Live departures
Warsaw to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Essen buses for today, Wednesday, January 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 17h05 | 5:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 17h55 | 8:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 17h05 | 9:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h35 | 9:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:23 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 21h27 | 3:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 20h30 | 3:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 22h30 | 5:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 19h00 | 5:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 18h10 | 5:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, January 29 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 17h40 | 5:55 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 19h45 | 4:00 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 18h50 | 4:00 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 16h45 | 4:00 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:18 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 18h32 | 5:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Ecolines, Sindbad or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Warsaw to Essen.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Checkmybus or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Ecolines, Sindbad or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Warsaw to Essen.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Warsaw to Essen
Buses from Warsaw to Essen run on average 30 times per day, taking around 16h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $55 (€43) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 599 miles (964 km) distance in 15h 35m.
Distance 599 miles (964 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€43) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 15h 35m |
First bus 00:04 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Sindbad, FlixBus, Ecolines, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Warsaw to EssenYou can travel by bus between Warsaw to Essen with Sindbad, FlixBus, Ecolines, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $34 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Warsaw to Essen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw to Essen by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Ecolines
- Assistance
- Designated seating
- Assistance with luggage.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Ecolines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- Sindbad
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Ecolines
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sindbad
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Ecolines
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ecolines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require prior arrangement.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Warsaw to Essen
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Polska (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 127, 158, 517, 523 Train: KM, S1, S2
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Bistro Chopin (in the station)
- Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 175, 188, 148 Train: S2, S3
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