How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Essen start at R 1 134. The average price for this route is around R 2 419. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Essen?

The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Essen is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1190 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Essen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Essen?

The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Essen at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Essen?

A bus trip from Barcelona to Essen produces an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Essen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Essen?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Barcelona to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Barcelona to Essen from R 1 056 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Essen on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:20	Barcelona Nord	20h 45m	10:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
	16:40	Barcelona Nord	1d 3h	19:45	Essen	No tags
	16:25	Barcelona Nord	1d 3h	20:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	13:20	Barcelona Nord	23h 28m	12:48	HBF	No tags
	14:30	Sants	1d 3h	18:10	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Essen on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		16:40	Barcelona Nord	1d 3h	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
		06:00	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	08:40	Essen	Fastest

Next departures from Barcelona to Essen on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		16:40	Barcelona Nord	1d 3h	19:45	Essen	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:34 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Barcelona to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 944, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

15h 20mAverage duration

1179 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 134 - R 4 279	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 2 944 - R 3 157	Average duration15h 20m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Essen?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Visit page
F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Stops in Essen

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 171 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Essen by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Essen start at R 1 134. The average price for this route is around R 2 419. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Essen is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1190 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Essen at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Essen?
A bus trip from Barcelona to Essen produces an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Barcelona to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

27/11

R 1 449

28/11

R 1 562

Today

R 1 283

30/11

R 1 876

01/12

No data

02/12

R 1 166

03/12

R 1 209

04/12

R 1 437

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Essen was searched and found on 02 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 166

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 166 to R 3 545 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 166, which is on 2025-12-02.