Brussels to Essen Bus

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Brussels to Essen Route Summary

Brussels to Essen bus is a popular way of travelling between Belgium and Germany.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night train. The earliest bus departs from Brussels bus station at 03:15h, arriving at Essen bus station at 08:40h the same day. While latest bus departs at 14:10h, arriving at 19:45h the same day.
Departure station and country Brussels, Belgium
Arrival station and country Essen, Germany
Travel Distance 150 mi
Average Trip Duration 05h 30min
Total Departures 2
Popular Operators FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Lowest Price $22
Transportation Options Bus


Getting from Brussels and Essen by bus

The shortest travel distance between Brussels and Essen is 150 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 03:15 has a travel time of 05:25h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:35h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: wifi, toilet and food allowed. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Essen earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Brussels to Essen. The overnight bus departs at and arrives at the same day.

Bus companies operating the Brussels to Essen route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus
2.5 KLR Bus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Brussels or Essen bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Brussels

You can see information about the departure station and stops Brussels here

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  Essen

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Essen here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $22 (One-Way) or $44 (Return).

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