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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Essen to Peine. Traveling by bus from Essen to Peine usually takes around 12 hours, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 150 mi (242 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 0m |
| Cheapest price | US$25.13 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Essen to Peine?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Essen to Peine. 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 | 11h 35m | US$25.70 |
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 Essen to Peine, and usually makes the trip in about 11 hours and 35 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 12 hours to cover the 242 kilometers from Essen to Peine. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 29 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.
"Because many passengers travel from Essen to Peine at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Essen to Peine, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Essen to Peine. 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 Essen to Peine; ticket prices start at US$29.93.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure 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.
All bus stations in Essen:
Train Station
Train Station
Where does the bus arrive in Peine?
Main arrival station: Braunschweiger Straße
All buses from Essen arrive at one main station in Peine.
Bus stations in Peine:
Braunschweiger Straße
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