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Get from Bilbao to Essen
The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and Essen?
Stops in Bilbao
- ACalle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
- BAbaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain - D
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain - E
Hotel Carlton
Federico Moyúa Plaza 11, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia Spain - F
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bilbao 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 Bilbao to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bilbao to Essen start from $108. The average price for this route is around $185. 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 Bilbao to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Bilbao to Essen is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1178 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bilbao to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bilbao to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Bilbao to Essen at 10:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bilbao to Essen?
A bus trip from Bilbao to Essen generates an estimated 29 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 Bilbao 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 11248 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bilbao 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 Bilbao to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bilbao 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 Bilbao to Essen was searched and found on Jan 2, 2026 with a price of $177To 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 $177 to $177 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Essen based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $177 which is on 2026-01-02.
