How far is Munich from Essen by coach?

The distance between Essen and Munich by coach is approximately 306 miles (493 km).

Is there a way to reach Munich from Essen without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Essen to Munich from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Munich on 12 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	9h 50m	18:30	ZOB Hackerbrücke	CheapestFastest
	21:00	Essen	1d 1h	22:05	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	06:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h 20m	17:35	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	HBF	13h	05:50	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	15:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h	02:50	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:50	HBF	12h 35m	05:25	Munich Fröttmaning	No tags
	20:30	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h	07:30	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	15:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	13h 35m	05:25	Munich Fröttmaning	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Munich on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	9h 50m	18:30	ZOB Hackerbrücke	CheapestFastest
	21:00	Essen	1d 1h	22:20	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	06:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h 20m	17:35	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	13h 21m	22:25	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	08:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h 15m	20:00	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:50	HBF	12h 50m	01:40	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	12:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	10h 5m	22:25	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	18:03	HBF	13h 27m	07:30	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Munich on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	9h 50m	18:30	ZOB Hackerbrücke	CheapestFastest
	09:55	Essen	1d 1h	11:05	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	06:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h 20m	17:35	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:03	HBF	11h 27m	18:30	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	21:00	Essen	1d 1h	22:05	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	08:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h 15m	20:00	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	HBF	11h 21m	22:25	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	12:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	10h 5m	22:25	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Munich on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		21:00	Essen	1d 1h	22:20	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Cheapest
		09:55	Essen	1d 1h	11:05	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest

Next departures from Essen to Munich on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		21:00	Essen	1d 1h	22:05	ZOB Hackerbrücke	CheapestFastest
		09:55	Essen	1d 1h	11:05	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:02 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Munich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

6h 40mAverage duration

306 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£28 - £171	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £209	Average duration6h 26m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £57	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,271 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,105 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Munich?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Munich

A - ZOB Hackerbrücke

B - Munich Airport

C - Fröttmaning

D - Hauptbahnhof Nord

E - Munchen (Almanya)

F - Munchen Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Munich

How far is Munich from Essen by coach?
The distance between Essen and Munich by coach is approximately 306 miles (493 km).
Is there a way to reach Munich from Essen without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/11

£97

09/11

£83

Today

£36

11/11

No data

12/11

£32

13/11

£30

14/11

£33

15/11

£85

The cheapest trip from Essen to Munich was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of £30

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

You can expect to pay from £30 to £97 for a bus ticket from Essen to Munich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-11-13.

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.