Bus Tickets from Essen to Munich

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TodayJun 10
from $60
TomorrowJun 11
from $49
ThuJun 12
from $139
FriJun 13
from $145
SatJun 14
from $151
SunJun 15
from $139
MonJun 16
from $120
TueJun 17

Next departures to Munich

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen
    Arrival time: June 12 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: Munich
    Destination location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Munich.

Average Price$13 - $237Average Duration14h
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$25 - $288Average Duration5h 49m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $70Average 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 $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
6h 40mAverage Duration
$26Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Munich: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$75
Average bus trip duration14h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance305 miles (491 km)
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Essen to Munich Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06/08
$61
06/09
$58
Today
$56
06/11
$94
06/12
$123
06/13
$135
06/14
$141
06/15
$129
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Munich was searched and found on Jun 10, 2025 with a price of $56

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 $56 to $170 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 $94 which is on 2025-06-11.

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.

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Bus from Essen to Munich

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