Bus Tickets from Bilbao to Essen

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TodayJul 26
from US$194
TomorrowJul 27
from US$110
MonJul 28
from US$130
TueJul 29
from US$117
WedJul 30
from US$142
ThuJul 31
from US$117
FriAug 1
from US$142
SatAug 2

Next departures to Essen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Bilbao to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$142
Average Bus Trip Duration1d
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure8:00am
Distance1178 km
Latest bus departure5:55pm

Bilbao to Essen Bus

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

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bilbao - Essen

  1. How far is Bilbao from Essen?

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

  2. 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-24
No data
07-25
US$139
Today
US$181
07-27
US$103
07-28
US$121
07-29
US$109
07-30
US$133
07-31
US$109
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bilbao to Essen was searched and found on Jul 27, 2025 with a price of US$103

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$103 to US$264 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$103 which is on 2025-07-27.

Usually Flixbus (ES) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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.

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