Bus Tickets from Copenhagen to Essen

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Next departures to Essen

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Copenhagen
    Departure location: CPH Airport
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Copenhagen
    Departure location: Copenhagen
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Copenhagen
    Departure location: Copenhagen
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Copenhagen
    Departure location: Copenhagen
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Copenhagen
    Departure location: Copenhagen
    Arrival time: June 10 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Copenhagen to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$67 - $116Average Duration14h 35m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average Price$135 - $431Average Duration8h 40m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Copenhagen to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
8h 40mAverage Duration
$135Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Copenhagen to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$89
Average bus trip duration14h 35m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure5:35am
Distance369 miles (595 km)
Latest bus departure9:35pm

Copenhagen to Essen Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Copenhagen to Essen was searched and found on Jun 9, 2025 with a price of $63

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

You can expect to pay from $63 to $110 for a bus ticket from Copenhagen to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-06-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Copenhagen to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Copenhagen to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Copenhagen to Essen.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Copenhagen to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Copenhagen to Essen?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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