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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Cuxhaven to Essen. Traveling by bus from Cuxhaven to Essen usually takes around 10 hours, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 36 minutes.
Distance | 180 mi (290 km) |
Shortest duration | 8h 36m |
Cheapest price | $49.88 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Cuxhaven to Essen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cuxhaven to Essen. FlixBus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2 | 10h 1m | $49.88 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 2 trips from Cuxhaven to Essen, and usually makes the trip in about 10 hours and 1 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 10 hours to cover the 290 kilometers from Cuxhaven to Essen. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 36 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Cuxhaven to Essen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Cuxhaven to Essen. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Cuxhaven to Essen; ticket prices start at $54.42.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cuxhaven?
Main departure station: Rail Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Cuxhaven.
All bus stations in Cuxhaven:
Rail Station
Where does the bus arrive in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
Bus stations in Essen:
Train Station
Train Station
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