Bus Tickets from Essen to Munich

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TodayJul 28
from $58
TomorrowJul 29
from $128
WedJul 30
from $128
ThuJul 31
from $153
FriAug 1
from $46
SatAug 2
from $153
SunAug 3
from $134
MonAug 4

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Munich.

Bus
Average Price$31 - $187Average Duration13h 10m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$23 - $204Average Duration5h 26m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$30 - $83Average Duration6h 40m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Munich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
6h 40mAverage Duration
$30Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Munich: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54
Average bus trip duration13h 10m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance305 miles (491 km)
Latest bus departure9:00pm

Essen to Munich Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Essen - Munich

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/26
$169
07/27
$59
Today
$47
07/29
$119
07/30
$119
07/31
$143
08/01
$42
08/02
$145
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Munich was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $180 for a bus ticket from Essen to Munich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually Comuto Pro (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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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

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 Essen to Munich that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Essen to Munich

You can also go to Munich by train

Train from Essen to Munich

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