How much is the bus ticket from Liège to Essen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Liège to Essen start at R 166. The average price for this route is around R 230. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Liège to Essen?

The average bus journey time from Liège to Essen is 4h, covering a distance of 137 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Liège to Essen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Liège to Essen at 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 18:45.

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

A bus trip from Liège to Essen produces an estimated 3 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 Liège 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 Liège 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 Liège 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 Liège 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 Liège to Essen from R 146 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Liège to Essen on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	15:45	Liège	4h	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	04:45	Liège	3h 55m	08:40	Essen	Fastest

Next departures from Liège to Essen on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	15:45	Liège	4h	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	04:45	Liège	3h 55m	08:40	Essen	Fastest

Next departures from Liège to Essen on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	04:45	Liège	3h 55m	08:40	Essen	CheapestFastest
	Bus	15:45	Liège	4h	19:45	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Liège to Essen on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	15:45	Liège	4h	19:45	Essen	Cheapest
	Bus	04:45	Liège	3h 55m	08:40	Essen	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:04 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Liège 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 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 243, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

137 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 166 - R 1 337	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 243 - R 401	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Liège and Essen?

Stops in Liège

A
Rue du Plan Incliné
Rue du Plan Incliné 113, 4000 Liège, Belgium
B
Liege Zoll
Boulevard d'Avroy 206, 4000 Liège, Belgium
C
Boulevard d'Avroy
Boulevard d'Avroy 182, 4000 Liège, Belgium
D
Liege Airport
Rue de l'Aeroport 84 4460 , Grace-Hollogne, , Belgium
E
Rue Varin 22
Rue Varin 22, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 456 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 165 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Liège 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 Liège to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Liège to Essen start at R 166. The average price for this route is around R 230. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Liège to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Liège to Essen is 4h, covering a distance of 137 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Liège to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Liège to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Liège to Essen at 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 18:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Liège to Essen?
A bus trip from Liège to Essen produces an estimated 3 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 Liège 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 Liège 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 Liège 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 Liège 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

25/11

R 147

26/11

R 166

Today

R 167

28/11

R 167

29/11

R 167

30/11

R 335

01/12

R 146

02/12

R 147

The cheapest trip from Liège to Essen was searched and found on 01 Dec 2025 with a price of R 146

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

You can expect to pay from R 146 to R 523 for a bus ticket from Liège to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 146, which is on 2025-12-01.