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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from The Hague to Essen. Traveling by bus from The Hague to Essen usually takes around 4 hours and 34 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 123 mi (199 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $17.57 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from The Hague to Essen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from The Hague to Essen. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 4 | 4h 35m | $31.44 |
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 4 trips from The Hague to Essen, and usually makes the trip in about 4 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 4 hours and 34 minutes to cover the 199 kilometers from The Hague to Essen. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 45 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from The Hague to Essen for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from The Hague to Essen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from The Hague to Essen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from The Hague to Essen without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from The Hague to Essen; ticket prices start at $29.48.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in The Hague?
Main departure station: Prins Bernhardviaduct
Most buses depart from the main station in The Hague.
All bus stations in The Hague:
Prins Bernhardviaduct
Where does the bus arrive in Essen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof (Freiheit) is Essen's central bus terminal located directly outside the main train station. Buses servicing the terminal include FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus, which travel to Hamburg six times daily and make regular trips to Munich, Mannheim, and Dusseldorf. The terminal stretches along Freiheit, with various seating areas and stops for different bus companies. Although there aren't many amenities on the road near the station besides a large multistory parking garage, the nearby train station and city center have plentiful shops, restaurants, and hotels. The station also has a Starbucks, McDonald's, and a Lidl supermarket. You can also find information and tickets for major bus services in the train station, although it is advisable to book in advance online.
Bus stations in Essen:
Train Station
Essen Hbf
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