Karlsruhe to Essen bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 7 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Karlsruhe bus station at 00:25h, arriving at Essen bus station at 19:45h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:55h, arriving at 06:25h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Karlsruhe and Essen is 361 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 23:55 has a travel time of 06:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 20:50h.
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
are 2 night buses from Karlsruhe to Essen.
The overnight buses depart between 11:50 and 23:55 and arrive between 06:25 and 08:40
the same day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Essen:
Bus companies operating the Karlsruhe to Essen route
There is a total of 2 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.
Bus station in Karlsruhe has earned an average score of 6.5 from our passengers, while the station in Essen has not be rated yet. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
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Karlsruhe
You can see information about the departure station and stops Karlsruhe 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: €20 (One-Way)
or €40 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Karlsruhe
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Karlsruhe, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Essen, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for: