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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Brussels-South (Gare du Midi) | Essen | Cheapest | |||||
 | Brussels North Train Station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest | |||||
| Brussels-South (Gare du Midi) | Essen | No tags | |||||
| Brussels Airport | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Brussels North Train Station | HBF | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Brussels to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 214, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Where are the popular stops in Brussels and Essen?
Stops in Brussels
- ARue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
- BBoulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
- CPachecolaan 5, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
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Centrale
Rue de Loxum 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brussels to Essen by bus
How much does a bus ticket from Brussels to Essen cost?
The bus ticket price from Brussels to Essen starts at R 314. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Brussels to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Brussels to Essen?
The average travel time between Brussels and Essen is around 5h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 198 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Brussels and Essen?
The number of buses from Brussels to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Brussels to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Brussels to Essen?
When taking the bus from Brussels to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, KLR Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Brussels to Essen?
Buses travelling between Brussels and Essen leave from Brussels South (Gare du Midi) or Brux-Nord and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Brussels to Essen was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of R 291To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brussels to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 291 to R 913 for a bus ticket from Brussels to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 291, which is on 2025-11-24.
Usually FlixBus 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.
