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4.6Travel Information to Essen from Bruges
 Distance | 164 miles (264 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $20 - $54 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $20 (€18) • 6 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $54 (€48) • 3 h 57 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 164 miles (264 km) between Bruges and Essen. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bruges to Essen.
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The best way to travel from Bruges to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bruges to Essen
Travel to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bruges to Essen.
There are 2 travel options from Bruges to Essen: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Essen from Bruges is a bus with an average price of $20 (€18).
This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Essen:
A bus is $34 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Essen costing on average $54 (€48).
The fastest way to get to Essen from Bruges is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 57 min.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 10 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 164 miles (264 km) between Bruges and Essen.
The average frequency per day from Bruges to Essen is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bruges to Essen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bruges to Essen:
- Most travelers take a bus from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West to Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
The following travel companies offer services from Bruges to Essen:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Essen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Bruges to Essen tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or SNCB to go to Essen by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Bruges to Essen tickets on Omio for $54 (€48).
Yes, there are direct services available from Bruges to Essen with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Essen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Essen from Bruges.
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