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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ghent | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Ghent | HBF | Fastest | |||||
| Ghent | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
| Ghent | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:33 CET.
Compare 3 ways to travel from Ghent to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Ghent and Essen?
Stops in Ghent
- A
Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop
De Lijn Bus stop, , Dampoort Rail Station, 9000 Ghent - BOktrooiplein 10, 9000 Dampoort, Belgium
- C
Station d'autobus Ghent (Akkerhage)
Akkerhage 1, 9000 Gent, Belgium - D
Ghent Bus Stop
Mellestraat 110, 9050 Gent, Belgium - E
Ghent M.Hendrikaplein
Ghent,, Belgium - F
Ghent Elisabethlaan 73
Ghent,, Belgium
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Based on 11566 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £36
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Ghent to Essen
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Ghent to Essen?
The cheapest coach tickets from Ghent to Essen start from £36. The average price for this route is around £36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Ghent to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Ghent to Essen is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 144 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Ghent to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ghent to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Ghent to Essen at 09:40. And the latest bus departs at 09:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ghent to Essen?
A bus journey from Ghent to Essen produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Ghent to Essen was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ghent to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £20 to £54 for a bus ticket from Ghent to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-12-11.
