Bus Tickets from Munich to Essen

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TodayJun 9
from $195
TomorrowJun 10
from $56
WedJun 11
from $45
ThuJun 12
from $120
FriJun 13
from $126
SatJun 14
from $176
SunJun 15
from $145
MonJun 16

Next departures to Essen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 10 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: MUC Airport T2
    Arrival time: June 10 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 10 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Arrival time: June 10 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 10 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 10 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Arrival time: June 10 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 10 at
    Departure city: Munich
    Departure location: ZOB Hackerbrücke
    Arrival time: June 10 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Munich to Essen.

Average Price$31 - $236Average Duration23h 15m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$23 - $452Average Duration6h 24m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $72Average Duration6h 40m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Munich to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. 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 Munich to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$86
Average bus trip duration23h 15m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance305 miles (491 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Munich to Essen Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Essen from Munich, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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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
06/07
$182
06/08
$199
Today
$182
06/10
$52
06/11
$41
06/12
$112
06/13
$118
06/14
$164
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Munich to Essen was searched and found on Jun 11, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $199 for a bus ticket from Munich to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-06-11.

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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Munich and Essen!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Munich to Essen.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Munich to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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