What is the travel distance from Essen to Munich?

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

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at ZOB Hackerbrücke, in Munich.

Bus Essen to Munich from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Munich on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:25pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	10h 20m	11:45pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	CheapestFastest
	9:00pm	Essen	1d 1h	10:05pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	8:30pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h	7:30am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:50pm	HBF	12h 50m	1:40am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	3:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	13h 35m	5:25am	Munich Fröttmaning	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Munich on November 28
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	Cheapest
		9:00pm	Essen	1d 1h	10:05pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	Fastest

Next departures for Essen to Munich on November 29
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
	9:55am	Essen	1d 1h	11:05am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	6:15am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h 20m	5:35pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:03am	HBF	11h 27m	6:30pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags
	9:00pm	Essen	1d 1h	10:05pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Munich on November 30
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

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Munich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Munich. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

494 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $356	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $411	Average Duration6h 17m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $100	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Munich?

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 Munich

A
ZOB Hackerbrücke
ZOB Hackerbrücke, Arnulfstraße 21, 80335 München, Germany
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B
Munich Airport
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C
Fröttmaning
Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 21, 80939 Munich, Germany
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D
Hauptbahnhof Nord
Dachauer Straße 5 (Hauptbahnhof Nord), 80335 Munich
E
Munchen (Almanya)
Arnulfstraße 17, 80335 München, Germany
F
Munchen Airport
Flughafen München, 85356 München-Flughafen, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Munich by bus

What is the travel distance from Essen to Munich?
The distance between Essen and Munich is around 493 km (306 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Munich?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at ZOB Hackerbrücke, 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

11-25

No data

11-26

$171

Today

$65

11-28

$180

11-29

$62

11-30

$146

12-01

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The cheapest trip from Essen to Munich was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $62

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 $62 to $192 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 $62 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually 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.