- Must visit
Museum Folkwang
World-class art museum in the Villa Hügel parkland, famous for 19th and 20th century masterpieces and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Oct 28
DKK 571
Average ticket price on Oct 28
DKK 611
Fastest journey on Oct 28
15 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 28
16 h 45 m
Buses on Oct 28
3
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 DKK 611 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only DKK 571.
On Wed, Oct 28, we found 3 buses from Warsaw to Essen, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 28 the direct buses cover the 964 km distance in an average of 16 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 35 m .
On Wed, Oct 28 the slowest buses will take 19 h 5 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.






Buses from Warsaw to Essen run on average 15 times per day, taking around 16h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at DKK 343 but you can travel from only DKK 185 by flight.
There are 3 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 14h 10m.
Distance 599 miles (964 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price DKK 343 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 10m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Warsaw to Essen.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 20h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 506 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 20h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 605 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 16h33 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 605 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 16h23 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 534 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 538 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price DKK 435 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 542 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price DKK 402 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 605 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 502 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 18h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price DKK 685 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 589 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price DKK 530 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:53PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 21h52 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price DKK 526 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 526 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 534 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price DKK 854 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 530 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 526 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 402 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 534 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 542 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 486 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 534 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 534 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 534 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 530 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price DKK 592 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 534 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:38PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 20h17 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 534 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price DKK 522 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 534 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:48PM | Duration 14h38 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 613 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price DKK 536 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 21h03 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 553 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 470 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 526 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 20h49 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 609 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Essen buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:10 PM Warsaw | 15h35 | 8:45 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Warsaw | 15h35 | 9:45 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Warsaw | 19h05 | 3:55 PM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-class art museum in the Villa Hügel parkland, famous for 19th and 20th century masterpieces and changing exhibitions.
Ruhr Museum presents the region’s natural, cultural, and industrial history inside Zollverein’s iconic coal washery.
Internationally important poster museum with graphic design, advertising, and visual culture collections in a central location.
Large urban lake with promenades, sailing, and scenic paths; a favorite leisure area for locals and visitors alike.
Lively central pedestrian street for shopping and city life, linking Essen’s station area with key downtown landmarks.
Leafy city park with botanical features, sculptures, and open lawns near major museums and cultural institutions.
A hearty potato pancake from the Ruhr area, usually served with applesauce or beet syrup. It is a beloved regional comfort food eaten at fairs and homes.
Traditional rye bread from Westphalia, baked dark and dense with a slightly sweet flavor. It is a staple across the region and often served with ham or cheese.
A classic Rhineland-Ruhr beef roast marinated in vinegar and spices, then braised. It is a festive dish found on Sunday and holiday menus.
Refined two-star dining in Villa Hügel parkland, known for modern French-inspired cuisine, polished service, and one of Essen's most prestigious settings.
Traditional brewery restaurant in Werden serving hearty regional dishes and house beers in a historic, rustic atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Casual local favorite for grilled meats, schnitzel, and classic pub plates, with a lively traditional atmosphere and dependable portions.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is typical.
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Most Warsaw to Essen buses use the Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) station pair. Use this guide to compare Warsaw and Essen bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Polska (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticket counters.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
Available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Elevators, ramps.
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy is 7 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Bistro Chopin (in the station), Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy.
Available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Elevators, ramps.
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars nearby.
Free WiFi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM machines available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
Available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof): Wheelchair accessible routes and facilities available.
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