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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Centrum Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Essen | Bruges | No tags | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Centrum Station | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Centrum Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Bruges
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bruges. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Bruges?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Bruges
- A
Centrum Station
Bay 10, (in front of rail station), 8000 Smedenpoort - BN342 116, 8200 Brugge, Belgium
- C
Zeebrugge - P&O Ferries Terminal
Leopold II-dam 13, 8380 Brugge, Belgium
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Bruges by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Bruges?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Bruges start from $30. The average price for this route is around $35. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Bruges?
The average bus trip duration from Essen to Bruges is 8h 20m, covering a distance of 165 miles (266 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Bruges 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 Essen to Bruges?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Bruges at 5:05am. And the latest bus departs at 2:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Bruges?
A bus trip from Essen to Bruges generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Bruges?
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 11248 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Bruges?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Essen to Bruges?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Essen to Bruges?
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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Bruges was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $56To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Bruges, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $56 to $91 for a bus ticket from Essen to Bruges based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-12-30.
Usually BlaBlaCar Bus 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.
