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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Essen | Aachen Henricistraße | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Aachen Henricistraße | Fastest |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Aachen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Essen and Aachen
Stops in Essen
- A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany - D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Aachen
- A
Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße
Wilmersdorfer Straße 1000, 52068 Aachen - B
Wilmersdorfer Str. 997
Wilmersdorfer Str. 997, 52068 Aachen, Germany - C
Aachen - Haltestelle Station
Wilmersdorfer Str. 997, 52068 Aachen, Germany - D
Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)
Alexanderstraße 11, 52062 Aachen, , Germany - E
Aachen
Kühlwetterstraße 18, 52072 Aachen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Aachen 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 Essen to Aachen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Aachen start from PEN 33. The average price for this route is around PEN 64. 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 Essen to Aachen?
The average bus travel time from Essen to Aachen is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 100 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Aachen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Aachen?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Aachen at 6:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Aachen?
A bus trip from Essen to Aachen generates an estimated 2.4777000000000005 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 Essen to Aachen?
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 12194 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Aachen?
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 Essen to Aachen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Aachen?
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 Essen to Aachen was searched and found on Aug 5, 2026 with a price of PEN 33To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Aachen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 33 to PEN 66 for a bus ticket from Essen to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 33 which is on 2026-08-05.
