Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Eisenbahnstraße | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Eisenbahnstraße | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 15:58 CET.
Compare 3 ways to travel from Bielefeld to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bielefeld and Essen?
Stops in Bielefeld
- A
Brackwede Bielefeld - Busbanhof
Eisenbahnstraße 39, 33647 Bielefeld, Germany - BBorsigstraße 13, 33602 Bielefeld, Germany
- C
Artur-Ladebeck-Straße
Artur-Ladebeck-Straße 212, 33647 Bielefeld, Germany - D
Niederwall
Niederwall 1, 33602 Bielefeld, , Germany - E
Bielefeld
Am Bahnhof 6, 33602 Bielefeld, Germany - F
Bielefeld - Schettler
Detmolder Str. 490, 33605 Bielefeld, Germany
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Compare bus companies
Based on 12043 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £19
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bielefeld to Essen
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Bielefeld to Essen?
The cheapest coach tickets from Bielefeld to Essen start from £19. The average price for this route is around £19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bielefeld to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Bielefeld to Essen is 7h 35m, covering a distance of 74 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bielefeld to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bielefeld to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Bielefeld to Essen at 08:05. And the latest bus departs at 08:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bielefeld to Essen?
A bus journey from Bielefeld to Essen produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bielefeld to Essen was searched and found on 16 Jan 2026 with a price of £24To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bielefeld to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £24 to £24 for a bus ticket from Bielefeld to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2026-01-16.
