What is the travel distance from Basel to Essen?

The distance separating Basel and Essen is 270 miles (435 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Essen?

The majority of buses traveling from Basel to Essen start their journey at Basel Central Station and wind up at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Basel to Essen from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Basel to Essen on October 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:00pm	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	21h 45m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Basel to Essen on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:00pm	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	21h 45m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Basel to Essen on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05pm	Lublin, Dworzec Lublin nr 3420	5h 5m	11:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
12:10pm	Lublin, Dworzec Lublin nr 3420	4h 20m	4:30pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
6:35am	Lublin, Dworzec Lublin nr 3420	4h 40m	11:15am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
7:40am	Lublin, Dworzec Lublin nr 3420	4h 40m	12:20pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
7:40am	Lublin, Dworzec Lublin nr 3420	4h 27m	12:07pm	Kraków Czyżyny	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Essen.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $150	Average Duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Cheapest
Train	Average Price$52 - $52	Average Duration14h 41m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$41 - $75	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Basel to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest ticket

18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Basel to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54

Average bus trip duration13h 20m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance271 miles (436 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,820 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,961 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Basel to Essen Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Basel and Essen?

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

C - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

D - Basel Bahnhofs

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions for your trip Basel - Essen

What is the travel distance from Basel to Essen?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Essen?

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

Best price found

10/07

$46

10/08

$38

Today

$41

10/10

$126

10/11

$78

10/12

$14

10/13

$58

10/14

No data

The cheapest trip from Basel to Essen was searched and found on Oct 12, 2025 with a price of $14

To 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 $14 to $126 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 $14 which is on 2025-10-12.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Basel to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Basel to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Basel to Essen.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Bus Tickets from Basel to Essen

Next departures

Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Essen.

Bus Basel to Essen: Trip Overview

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Basel to Essen Bus

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Essen?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Basel - Essen

What is the travel distance from Basel to Essen?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Essen?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Basel by bus?

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Why choose Busbud?

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