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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Essen to Osijek. Traveling by bus from Essen to Osijek usually takes around 25 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 22 hours and 55 minutes.
Distance | 671 mi (1080 km) |
Shortest duration | 22h 55m |
Cheapest price | €55.17 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Essen to Osijek?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Essen to Osijek. 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 | 3 | 1d 1h 28m | €90.75 |
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 3 trips from Essen to Osijek, and usually makes the trip in about 25 hours and 28 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 25 hours and 27 minutes to cover the 1080 kilometers from Essen to Osijek. However, the fastest bus only takes 22 hours and 55 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Essen to Osijek 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 04:00 and the last bus leaves at 13:00. To see the times for all buses from Essen to Osijek, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Essen to Osijek every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses 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 Essen to Osijek; ticket prices start at €53.12.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Essen?
Main departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof (Freiheit) is Essen's central coach 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 coach companies. Although the road doesn't have many amenities besides a large multistorey parking garage, 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.
All bus stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where does the bus arrive in Osijek?
Main arrival station: Bus Station
All buses from Essen arrive at one main station in Osijek.
Bus stations in Osijek:
Bus Station
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