Find coaches from Bilbao to Essen

Today1 Aug
from US$139
Tomorrow2 Aug
Sun3 Aug
Mon4 Aug
Tue5 Aug
Wed6 Aug
Thu7 Aug
Fri8 Aug

Next departures to Essen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Bilbao to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$178
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure04:35
Distance731 miles
Latest bus departure23:20

Bilbao to Essen Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Bilbao to Essen. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Bilbao to Essen from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Essen from Bilbao, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bilbao - Essen

  1. What's the distance between Bilbao and Essen by coach?

    The distance between Bilbao and Essen by coach is approximately 730 miles (1178 km).

  2. How can I travel from Bilbao to Essen avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
30/07
US$120
31/07
US$109
Today
US$133
02/08
US$158
03/08
No data
04/08
US$132
05/08
US$79
06/08
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bilbao to Essen was searched and found on 5 Aug 2025 with a price of US$79

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

You can expect to pay from US$79 to US$226 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$79, which is on 2025-08-05.

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 Bilbao and Essen!

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bilbao to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Bilbao by bus?

Bus from Bilbao to Essen

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Bilbao to Essen

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