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Bus Braunschweig to Essen: Trip Overview

Bus Braunschweig to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23
Average bus trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure5:25 AM
Distance160 miles (258 km)
Latest bus departure2:20 PM

Braunschweig to Essen Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Braunschweig to Essen from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Essen from Braunschweig, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:25AM - 2:20PM
Minimum Price$15
Average Ticket Price$23
Minimum Trip Duration5h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h50m
Distance160 miles (258 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Braunschweig - Essen

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and sustainable way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Braunschweig to Essen is about 5h 50m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 5h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 161 miles (259 km) that separate the two cities.

About 161 miles (259 km) separate Braunschweig and Essen.

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with FlixBus. The number of buses operating from Braunschweig to Essen may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Braunschweig to Essen by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 5:25 AM and ending at 2:20 PM.

If you're headed to Essen from Braunschweig, chances are that your bus will leave from Braunschweig (Hbf) and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Braunschweig to Essen by choosing to travel by bus. $15 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Essen from Braunschweig.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Braunschweig to Essen is $23. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $15 and $37, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Braunschweig and Essen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Braunschweig to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Braunschweig to Essen.

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Braunschweig to Essen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time5h 50mAvg Price$23Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time3h 26mAvg Price$34Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time3h 30mAvg Price$25Daily Departures5

The best way to travel between Braunschweig and Essen is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $23 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $15. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Essen, choose the bus, as it will take you from Braunschweig to Essen in about 3h 26m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Braunschweig by bus?

Bus from Essen to Braunschweig

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Braunschweig to Essen

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