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Routes117
Trips per day570
bus lines5
Stations3

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What bus companies travel to Essen, Germany?

Located in Germany, Essen is accessible by bus from 117 other cities. You can choose from 570 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Essen on Wanderu. FlixBus usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Essen are also available.

Bus companies serving Essen

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus35415h 33m$53.03
Sindbad231d 9h 1m$101.29
Ecolines51d 17h 38m$89.80
Euroclub21d 2h 48m$112.75
Transturist11d 1h 50m$104.98
  • 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. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Sindbad is a Polish bus 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, restrooms, and beverages.

  • Ecolines is a Latvian long-distance bus 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 transportation. Ecolines prioritizes passenger comfort by equipping their buses with amenities like air conditioning, power outlets, 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

$5.19 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Essen, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Essen. In the last month, buses from Leverkusen to Essen had the lowest average price at $6.26.

The busiest bus station in Essen is Train Station. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Essen are:

  • Train Station
  • Essen Hbf
  • Train Station
Essen ranks number 18 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 39 in Germany. Essen ranks number 4 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Essen via bus service. On average 228 direct daily bus trips serve Essen.
The population of Essen is 593085. Essen ranks number 2 in terms of population in North Rhine-Westphalia and number 13 in all of Germany.
Bus tickets to Essen range from $5 for a short trip to Essen, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Essen starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Essen can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $6.
The closest bus station to the city center 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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