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Journey Information
There are 9 intercity buses per day from Linz to Essen. Traveling by bus from Linz to Essen usually takes around 17 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 14 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 390 mi (627 km) |
| Shortest duration | 14h 5m |
| Cheapest price | CHF 28.12 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Linz to Essen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Linz 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 | 9 | 17h 53m | CHF 59.60 |
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 9 trips from Linz to Essen, and usually makes the trip in about 17 hours and 53 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 17 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 390 miles from Linz to Essen. However, the fastest bus only takes 14 hours and 5 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Linz to Essen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 9 scheduled buses that travel from Linz to Essen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Linz to Essen; ticket prices start at CHF 99.15.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Linz?
Main departure station: Industriezeile 84
Linz has two bus stations with service to Essen.
All bus stations in Linz:
Industriezeile 84
Bus Station Kärntnerstraße
Where does the bus 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.
All bus stations in Essen:
Train Station
Essen Hbf
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