What is the travel distance from Essen to Brussels?

It's about 198 km (123 miles) from Essen to Brussels.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Brussels?

Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Brussels South (Gare du Midi) in Brussels.

Bus Essen to Brussels from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 30m	10:30pm	Brussels North Train Station	Fastest
Bus	7:20am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h 20m	6:40pm	Brussels Airport	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	12h 45m	12:40am	Brussels Airport	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	9h 5m	2:05am	Brussels Airport	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	5h 45m	3:40pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	5h 45m	3:40pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	5h 45m	3:40pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Brussels

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Brussels. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

198 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $121	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $259	Average Duration4h 13m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $43	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Brussels?

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

Stops in Brussels

A
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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B
Brux-Nord
Boulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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C
Congrès
Pachecolaan 5, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
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D
Centrale
Rue de Loxum 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,426 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,153 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Brussels by bus

What is the travel distance from Essen to Brussels?
It's about 198 km (123 miles) from Essen to Brussels.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Brussels?
Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Brussels South (Gare du Midi) in Brussels.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$31

11-23

$36

Today

$40

11-25

$35

11-26

$43

11-27

$43

11-28

$24

11-29

$24

The cheapest trip from Essen to Brussels was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $60 for a bus ticket from Essen to Brussels based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-28.