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Next departures for Essen to Ghent on October 8
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
GhentNo tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
GhentNo tags
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
GhentNo tags
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Ghent

Average PriceUS$19 - US$87Average Duration5h
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$60 - US$102Average Duration4h 10m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$23 - US$23Average Duration3h
63kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Ghent

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ghent. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
63kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Ghent: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$35
Average Bus Trip Duration5h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure2:55pm
Distance232 km
Latest bus departure7:00pm

Essen to Ghent Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Ghent

  1. How far is Essen from Ghent?

    It's about 234 km (145 miles) from Essen to Ghent.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Ghent?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop, in Ghent.

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 Essen and Ghent!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Ghent, 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 Essen to Ghent.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Essen to Ghent while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Ghent to Essen

You can also go to Ghent by train

Train from Essen to Ghent

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