Next available departures

Next departures for Munich to Essen on September 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:30pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	23h 15m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Munich to Essen on September 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	23h 55m	8:40am	Essen	Cheapest
		8:30pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	23h 15m	7:45pm	Essen	Fastest

Next departures for Munich to Essen on September 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:30pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	23h 15m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest
		8:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	23h 55m	8:40am	Essen	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Essen on September 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Munich Fröttmaning	12h 45m	6:25am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:25am	MUC Airport T2	15h 25m	7:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:25pm	MUC Airport T2	13h 35m	5:00am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:40pm	MUC Airport T2	13h 45m	6:25am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Essen on September 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Munich Fröttmaning	12h 45m	6:25am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:25am	MUC Airport T2	15h 25m	7:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:25pm	MUC Airport T2	13h 35m	5:00am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:10pm	MUC Airport T2	13h 35m	10:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Essen on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:05pm	Munich Fröttmaning	11h 50m	9:55am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	9:10pm	MUC Airport T2	10h 15m	7:25am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	9h 50m	11:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	9h 50m	5:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW		6:19pm	Munich Hbf	7h 23m	1:42am	Essen Hbf Kruppstraße	No tags

Next departures for Munich to Essen on September 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:45am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	23h 55m	8:40am	Essen	Cheapest
		8:30pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	23h 15m	7:45pm	Essen	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:21 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Munich to Essen

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just ₹2,266, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19train per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

492 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price₹3,918 - ₹16,975	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price₹2,266 - ₹32,215	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Munich and Essen

Stops in Munich

A
ZOB Hackerbrücke
ZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany
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B
Munich Airport
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C
Fröttmaning
Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 21, 80939 Munich, Germany
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D
Hauptbahnhof Nord
Dachauer Straße 5 (Hauptbahnhof Nord), 80335 Munich
E
Munchen (Almanya)
Arnulfstraße 17, 80335 München, Germany
F
Munchen Airport
Flughafen München, 85356 München-Flughafen, Germany

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
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E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/515,615 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/512,823 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Deutsche Bahn, Sindbad, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Munich 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 Munich to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Munich to Essen start from ₹3,918. The average price for this route is around ₹7,122. 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 Munich to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Munich to Essen is 13h 35m, covering a distance of 490 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Munich to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Munich to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Munich to Essen at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Munich to Essen?
A bus trip from Munich to Essen generates an estimated 12.23845 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 Munich 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 12779 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Munich 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 Munich to Essen?
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 Munich 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.

Best price found

09-09

₹3,506

09-10

₹12,278

Today

₹14,618

09-12

₹12,278

09-13

₹10,758

09-14

₹3,332

09-15

₹3,039

09-16

₹2,982

The cheapest trip from Munich to Essen was searched and found on Sep 16, 2026 with a price of ₹2,982

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Munich to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ₹2,982 to ₹15,201 for a bus ticket from Munich to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ₹2,982 which is on 2026-09-16.