Bus Tickets from Brussels to Essen

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Brussels
    Departure location: Brussels-North (Gare du Nord)
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Brussels
    Departure location: Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Brussels
    Departure location: Brussels Airport
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Brussels
    Departure location: Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Brussels
    Departure location: Brussels Airport
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Brussels to Essen.

Average Price$20 - $106Average Duration5h 25m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$52 - $165Average Duration3h 38m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$14 - $36Average Duration2h 40m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Brussels to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
$14Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Brussels to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31
Average bus trip duration5h 25m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:15am
Distance122 miles (196 km)
Latest bus departure9:25pm

Brussels to Essen Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Brussels to Essen, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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

Best price found
06/07
$24
06/08
$36
Today
$40
06/10
$22
06/11
$19
06/12
$19
06/13
$22
06/14
$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Brussels to Essen was searched and found on Jun 14, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brussels to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $78 for a bus ticket from Brussels to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-06-14.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Brussels to Essen but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Brussels to Essen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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.

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Bus from Brussels to Essen

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