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Bus Bilbao to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$118
Average Bus Trip Duration1d
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:00am
Distance1178 km
Latest bus departure8:00pm

Bilbao to Essen Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Bilbao to Essen. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Bilbao to Essen from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Essen from Bilbao, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bilbao - Essen

  1. How long is the bus trip from Bilbao to Essen?

    The typical travel time from Bilbao to Essen by bus is around 1d. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Essen in 23h 45m

  2. How far is Bilbao from Essen?

    The distance between Bilbao and Essen is around 1178 km (730 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bilbao to Essen?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estación Autobuses, in Bilbao, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Essen?

    The least expensive option to go from Bilbao to Essen would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$59, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Bilbao to Essen?

    Taking the bus from Bilbao to Essen costs on average US$118.

  6. Can I take an overnight bus from Bilbao to Essen?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Bilbao until 8:00pm and reaching Essen on the following day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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US$110
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bilbao to Essen was searched and found on May 29, 2025 with a price of US$110

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

You can expect to pay from US$110 to US$133 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$115 which is on 2025-06-02.

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 Bilbao and Essen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Bilbao to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Bilbao to Essen.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Bilbao by bus?

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