How far is Wrocław from Essen?

About 434 miles (699 km) separate Wrocław and Essen.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Wrocław to Essen leave from Wrocław Airport and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Wrocław to Essen from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Wrocław to Essen on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	Plac Grunwaldzki	12h 35m	5:00am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy	12h 10m	5:00am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy	11h 50m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	WRO Airport	1d 7h	6:30am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy	14h 55m	2:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Wrocław to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

8h 20mAverage Duration

433 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $183	Average Duration13h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$35 - $67	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wrocław and Essen?

Stops in Wrocław

A
Wrocław Airport
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B
Glówny
1/11 ulica Sucha, 50-086 Wroclaw, Poland
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C
Glówny
Dawida 9/11, Wrocław, Poland
D
Stacja Paliw Orlen
Żmigrodzka 118, Wrocław, Poland
E
Powstaćów Śl.
Powstańców Śląskich 98, Wrocław, Poland
F
Ślężna
Ślężna 44/46, 53-302 Wrocław, Poland

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,394 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Sindbad

3.5/51,211 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wrocław to Essen by 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

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$63

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$44

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$43

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The cheapest trip from Wrocław to Essen was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $129 for a bus ticket from Wrocław to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Sindbad 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.