Bus Tickets from Barcelona to Essen

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Next departures for Barcelona to Essen on October 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Barcelona Nord
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitCheapestFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Barcelona Nord
EssenNo tags
Flixbus
Barcelona Nord
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Barcelona Nord
HBFNo tags
BlaBlaCar Bus
Barcelona Nord
EssenNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Barcelona to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$66 - US$197Average Duration1d 3h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$169 - US$169Average Duration14h 10m
50kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Barcelona to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
US$66Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Barcelona to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$128
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance1180 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Barcelona to Essen Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Barcelona to Essen.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Barcelona to Essen, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Barcelona - Essen

  1. What is the travel distance from Barcelona to Essen?

    The distance between Barcelona and Essen is around 1179 km (731 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Barcelona to Essen?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estació del Nord de Barcelona, in Barcelona, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-15
No data
10-16
US$88
Today
US$168
10-18
US$144
10-19
US$99
10-20
US$65
10-21
No data
10-22
US$84
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barcelona to Essen was searched and found on Oct 20, 2025 with a price of US$65

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$65 to US$180 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$65 which is on 2025-10-20.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Barcelona and Essen!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Barcelona to Essen.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Barcelona to Essen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Barcelona to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Barcelona to Essen?

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