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Essen to Lisbon Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Essen to Lisbon?
There are usually 4 daily train trips available from Essen to Lisbon.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$257.33 | Avg. Price$248.99 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips13 | Daily Trips4 |
Duration | Duration1d 15h 58m | Duration1d 22h 26m |
Bus from Essen to Lisbon: Journey Information
There are 12 intercity buses per day from Essen to Lisbon. Traveling by bus from Essen to Lisbon usually takes around 39 hours and 7 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 33 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 1176 mi (1892 km) |
| Shortest duration | 33h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $67.36 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Essen to Lisbon?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Essen to Lisbon. 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 | 12 | 1d 15h 7m | $171.68 |
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 12 trips from Essen to Lisbon, and usually makes the trip in about 39 hours and 7 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Essen to Lisbon
The bus takes an average of 39 hours and 7 minutes to cover the 1176 miles from Essen to Lisbon. However, the fastest bus only takes 33 hours and 25 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Lisbon at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Essen to Lisbon, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from Essen to Lisbon 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 Essen to Lisbon; ticket prices start at $82.85.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Essen?
Main departure 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
Where does the bus arrive in Lisbon?
Main arrival station: Estação do Oriente
Buses arrive in Lisbon at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Lisbon:
Estação do Oriente
Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
Lisbon (Airport)
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