What is the travel distance from Basel to Essen?

It's about 435 km (270 miles) from Basel to Essen.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Essen?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

Bus Basel to Essen from $99 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Basel to Essen on November 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:00pm	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	21h 45m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Basel to Essen on November 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:00pm	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	21h 45m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Basel to Essen on November 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:00pm	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	21h 45m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:52 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

436 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $223	Average Duration17h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $75	Average Duration14h 41m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$59 - $109	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,209 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Basel and Essen?

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Essen by bus

What is the travel distance from Basel to Essen?
It's about 435 km (270 miles) from Basel to Essen.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Essen?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, 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

11-05

$75

11-06

$61

Today

$128

11-08

$167

11-09

$128

11-10

$139

11-11

$121

11-12

No data

The cheapest trip from Basel to Essen was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $167 for a bus ticket from Basel to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-11-11.

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