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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 15 atDeparture city: BaselDeparture location: Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)Arrival time: June 16 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: EssenOperated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Basel to EssenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 21 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Basel to Essen was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of $40To 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 $40 to $131 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 $40 which is on 2025-06-17.
Usually Flixbus (FR) 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.
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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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