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How to get to Essen by coach
- Routes
- 66
- Trips per day
- 264
- coach lines
- 3
- Stations
- 3
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Station Information
Essen Hauptbahnhof (Freiheit) is Essen's central coach terminal located directly outside the main train station. Coaches 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 coach companies. Although there aren't many amenities on the road near the station besides a large multi-storey car park, the nearby train station and city centre 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 coach services in the train station, although it is advisable to book in advance online.
Popular coach stations in Essen:
- Train Station
- Essen Hbf
What coach companies travel to Essen, Germany?
Located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Essen is accessible by coach from 66 other cities. You can choose from 264 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Essen on Wanderu. FlixBus usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Essen are also available.
Coach companies serving Essen
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 154 | 16 hrs, 1 min | RON 401.39 |
| Sindbad | 19 | 16 hrs, 12 mins | RON 447.40 |
| Ecolines | 1 | 1 day, 45 mins | RON 528 |
Sindbad is a Polish coach company that began its service in 1983. Its fleet of over 120 modern, comfortable coaches connects destinations across Europe. Passengers have access to onboard Wi-Fi and entertainment, air conditioning, toilets, and beverages.
Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance coach company with an extensive network connecting Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. They offer routes to popular destinations in countries like Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, providing reliable transport. Ecolines prioritizes passenger comfort by equipping their coaches with amenities like air conditioning, power sockets, and Wi-Fi. On longer trips, passengers can enjoy personal entertainment devices, and stewards are available onboard for assistance, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
RON 26.60 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Essen, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to Essen. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Essen was RON 38.72.
Cheapest price
RON 26.60
The most popular coach stations in Essen are Train Station and Essen Hbf. Train Station is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to Essen is Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS), located 4.9 miles from the city centre of Essen.
The population of Essen is 593,085. It ranks number 2 by population in Nordrhein-Westfalen. It ranks number 6 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to Essen, under 60 miles, can cost as little as RON 26.60. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to Essen starts at RON 37.28. A longer trip by coach to Essen can be as cheap as RON 112.66. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as RON 37.28.
The closest coach station to the city centre of Essen is Train Station, located just 0.3 miles away. Select Train Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Essen. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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