Munich to Essen Bus

Q: What is the distance between Munich and Essen?

The distance between these two places is a total of 636 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Munich and Essen?

The average travel time between the stations is 16:50 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Munich to Essen?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €25.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Munich to Essen?

The average number of daily departures is 16. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Munich to Essen?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Munich to Essen?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Munich to Essen by bus?

To travel from Munich to Essen by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Munich to Essen?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Munich?

The earliest is at 02:00 and the latest is at 21:40.

Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Munich to Essen?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

Munich to Essen Essen to Munich

Munich to Essen Route Summary

Munich to Essen bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 16 daily bus departures available, including 7 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Munich bus station at 02:00h, arriving at Essen bus station at 11:50h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:40h, arriving at 07:25h the following day.

Departure station and country Munich, Germany

Arrival station and country Essen, Germany

Travel Distance 636 km

Average Trip Duration 16h 50min

Total Departures 16

Popular Operators FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

Lowest Price €25

Transportation Options Bus

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Munich to Essen:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

02:00 Munich

9h 50min

11:50 Essen

FlixBus

from 25.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. May

pick a date

07:00 Munich

10h 40min

17:40 Essen

FlixBus

from 26.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. May

pick a date

08:00 Munich

10h 10min

18:10 Essen

FlixBus

from 27.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. May

pick a date

10:45 Munich

11h 25min

22:10 Essen

FlixBus

from 28.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. May

pick a date

12:45 Munich

11h 10min

23:55 Essen

FlixBus

from 26.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. May

pick a date

Getting from Munich and Essen by bus

The shortest travel distance between Munich and Essen is 636 km. The fastest bus which departs at 21:40 has a travel time of 09:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 23:55h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. 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 7 night buses from Munich to Essen. The overnight buses depart between 08:45 and 21:40 and arrive between 06:25 and 19:45 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Essen:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

20:30 Munich Central Bus Station

23h 15min

1 Bus change

19:45 Essen Bus Station Freiheit

BlaBlaCar Bus

from 76.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 11. May

pick a date

19:30 Munich

10h 55min

06:25 Essen

FlixBus

from 28.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. May

pick a date

21:40 Munich

9h 45min

07:25 Essen

FlixBus

from 26.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. May

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Munich 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.

7.1 FlixBus

7.3 BlaBlaCar Bus

Departure and arrival stations

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

Munich

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

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: €25 (One-Way) or €50 (Return).

Travel reviews for Munich to Essen bus

Leave a review

If you've traveled from Munich to Essen, and you want to share your experience, leave a review for the route and let us know what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.

Other popular destinations from Munich

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Munich, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Munich - Slavonski Brod

Other popular destinations from Essen

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: