Bus from London to Essen: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for London to Essen on January 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Victoria Coach Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Victoria Coach Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Victoria Coach Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Victoria Coach Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
London Stratford City Bus Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from London to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
6h 40mAverage Duration
495 kmDistance
21kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$92 - $344Average Duration21h 25m
12kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$103 - $118Average Duration6h 40m
21kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from London to Essen?

    The cheapest bus tickets from London to Essen start from $92. The average price for this route is around $155. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from London to Essen?

    The average bus travel time from London to Essen is 21h 25m, covering a distance of 496 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the London to Essen route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from London to Essen?

    The earliest bus departs from London to Essen at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Essen?

    A bus trip from London to Essen generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from London 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 11385 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Essen?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from London 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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London 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.

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