Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | Essen | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 18:19 CEST.
Compare 2 ways to travel from Basel to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 12 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just CA$113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Basel and Essen?
Stops in Basel
- AMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- B
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland - CAllschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CEssen, Germany
- DFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Basel to Essen was searched and found on 19 Apr 2026 with a price of CA$61To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CA$61 to CA$136 for a bus ticket from Basel to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CA$61, which is on 2026-04-19.
Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
