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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Aachen Henricistraße | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Aachen Henricistraße | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Aachen to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 hour 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Aachen and Essen?
Stops in Aachen
- A
Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße
Wilmersdorfer Straße 1000, 52068 Aachen - BWilmersdorfer Str. 997, 52068 Aachen, Germany
- CWilmersdorfer Str. 997, 52068 Aachen, Germany
- D
Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)
Alexanderstraße 11, 52062 Aachen, , Germany - E
Aachen
Kühlwetterstraße 18, 52072 Aachen, Germany
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CEssen, Germany
- DFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aachen to Essen by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Aachen to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Aachen to Essen start from $14. The average price for this route is around $18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Aachen to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Aachen to Essen is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 100 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Aachen to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Aachen to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Aachen to Essen at 4:05am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Aachen to Essen?
A bus trip from Aachen to Essen generates an estimated 2.47775 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Aachen to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11809 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Aachen to Essen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Aachen to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Aachen to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Aachen to Essen was searched and found on Jun 5, 2026 with a price of $12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Aachen to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $12 to $26 for a bus ticket from Aachen to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2026-06-05.
What's the cheapest way to go from Aachen to Essen?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
