What is the travel distance from Essen to Munich?

The distance separating Essen and Munich is 306 miles (493 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Munich?

The majority of buses traveling from Essen to Munich start their journey at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and wind up at ZOB Hackerbrücke. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Munich?

Once in Munich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hi- Sky Munich, Schloss Nymphenburg, Viktualienmarkt, Allianz Arena & FC Bayern Experience Centre and Hey Minga.

Bus Essen to Munich from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Munich on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:40am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	9h 50m	6:30pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	CheapestFastest
	9:00pm	Essen	1d 1h	10:05pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	8:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h 15m	8:00pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	HBF	11h 21m	10:25pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	12:20pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	10h 5m	10:25pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:50pm	HBF	12h 50m	1:40am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	3:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h	2:50am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	6:03pm	HBF	13h 27m	7:30am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Munich on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:55am	Essen	1d 1h	11:05am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	CheapestFastest
		9:00pm	Essen	1d 1h	10:20pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Munich on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:00pm	Essen	1d 1h	10:05pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	CheapestFastest
		9:55am	Essen	1d 1h	11:05am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Munich on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:00pm	Essen	1d 1h	10:05pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Munich on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:00pm	Essen	1d 1h	10:20pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:48 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Munich

We recommend carpooling

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.

4carpool per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

306 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $220	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $268	Average Duration6h 26m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $73	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,305 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,114 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Munich?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Munich

A - ZOB Hackerbrücke

B - Munich Airport

C - Fröttmaning

D - Hauptbahnhof Nord

E - Munchen (Almanya)

F - Munchen Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Munich by bus

What is the travel distance from Essen to Munich?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Munich?
What are the best sights and things to do in Munich?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$47

11/13

$50

Today

$42

11/15

$125

11/16

$86

11/17

$36

11/18

No data

11/19

$101

The cheapest trip from Essen to Munich was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $36

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 $36 to $137 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 $36 which is on 2025-11-17.