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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Montpellier to Essen. Traveling by coach from Montpellier to Essen usually takes around 20 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 15 hours and 35 minutes.
Distance | 561 mi (903 km) |
Shortest duration | 15h 35m |
Cheapest price | £78.75 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Montpellier to Essen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Montpellier to Essen. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4 | 20h 8m | £96.07 |
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 Montpellier to Essen, and usually makes the trip in about 20 hours and 8 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 coach takes an average of 20 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 561 miles from Montpellier to Essen. However, the fastest coach only takes 15 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Montpellier to Essen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Montpellier to Essen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct coach. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different coach at any point during your trip. Direct coaches also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Montpellier to Essen; ticket prices start at £110.07.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Montpellier?
Main departure station: Montpellier Sabines Train Station
Most coaches depart from the main station in Montpellier.
All coach stations in Montpellier:
Montpellier Sabines Train Station
Where does the coach 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.
Coach stations in Essen:
Train Station
Essen Hbf
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