How much is the bus ticket from Bruges to Essen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bruges to Essen start at R 667. The average price for this route is around R 667. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bruges to Essen?

The average bus journey time from Bruges to Essen is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 266 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Bruges to Essen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bruges to Essen?

The earliest bus departs from Bruges to Essen at 08:45. And the latest bus departs at 16:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bruges to Essen?

A bus trip from Bruges to Essen produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Bruges 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 11278 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bruges to Essen?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bruges 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bruges 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.

Bus Bruges to Essen from R 667 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Bruges to Essen on 4 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:05	Centrum Station	8h 40m	12:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	08:45	Centrum Station	6h 10m	14:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	16:30	Centrum Station	8h 55m	01:25	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	22:50	Bruges	9h 50m	08:40	Essen	No tags
Bus	14:35	Centrum Station	8h 25m	23:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bruges to Essen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 667, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 10mAverage duration

266 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 667 - R 728	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 499 - R 3 394	Average duration4h 48m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 411 - R 411	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bruges and Essen?

Stops in Bruges

A
Centrum Station
Bay 10, (in front of rail station), 8000 Smedenpoort
B
Sint-Michiels
N342 116, 8200 Brugge, Belgium
Visit page
C
Zeebrugge - P&O Ferries Terminal
Leopold II-dam 13, 8380 Brugge, Belgium

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Visit page
B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
Visit page
C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
Visit page
D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 887 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 336 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bruges to Essen by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bruges to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bruges to Essen start at R 667. The average price for this route is around R 667. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bruges to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Bruges to Essen is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 266 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bruges to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bruges to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Bruges to Essen at 08:45. And the latest bus departs at 16:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bruges to Essen?
A bus trip from Bruges to Essen produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bruges 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 11278 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bruges to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bruges 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bruges 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.