Bus from Salzburg to Essen: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Salzburg to Essen on December 9
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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 8 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
8h 32mAverage Duration
594 kmDistance
14kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$114 - $174Average Duration14h 30m
15kg CO₂e
Average Price$142 - $233Average Duration8h 32m
14kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Essen?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Salzburg to Essen start from $114. The average price for this route is around $116. 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 Salzburg to Essen?

    The average bus travel time from Salzburg to Essen is 14h 30m, covering a distance of 598 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Salzburg to Essen at 3:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

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

    A bus trip from Salzburg to Essen generates an estimated 15 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 Salzburg 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 11197 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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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