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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Schiphol to Essen. Traveling by bus from Schiphol to Essen usually takes around 3 hours and 39 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 112 mi (181 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 45m |
| Cheapest price | US$12.73 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Schiphol to Essen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Schiphol 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 | 3 | 3h 40m | US$25.76 |
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 Schiphol to Essen, and usually makes the trip in about 3 hours and 40 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 3 hours and 39 minutes to cover the 181 kilometers from Schiphol to Essen. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00 and the last bus leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all buses from Schiphol to Essen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Schiphol 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 Schiphol to Essen without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Schiphol to Essen; ticket prices start at US$21.28.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Schiphol?
Main departure station: Aankomst Passage 18
Most buses depart from the main station in Schiphol.
All bus stations in Schiphol:
Aankomst Passage 18
Where does the bus arrive in Essen?
Main arrival 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.
Bus stations in Essen:
Train Station
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