Cheap bus tickets from Lisbon to Essen
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Lisbon to Essen Bus Schedule
Bus from Lisbon to Essen: Journey Information
There are 12 intercity buses per day from Lisbon to Essen. Traveling by bus from Lisbon to Essen usually takes around 40 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 34 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 1176 mi (1892 km) |
| Shortest duration | 34h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $172.23 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Lisbon to Essen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lisbon 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 | 12 | 1d 16h 5m | $204.64 |
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 Lisbon to Essen, and usually makes the trip in about 40 hours and 5 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 Lisbon to Essen
The bus takes an average of 40 hours and 4 minutes to cover the 1176 miles from Lisbon to Essen. However, the fastest bus only takes 34 hours and 40 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.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lisbon to Essen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lisbon?
Main departure station: Estação do Oriente
Buses to Essen leave from 3 stations in Lisbon.
All bus stations in Lisbon:
Estação do Oriente
Lisbon (Airport)
Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
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
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Essen to Lisbon?
Search Bus Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.