What is the travel distance from Essen to Aachen?

About 61 miles (99 km) separate Essen and Aachen.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Aachen?

The majority of buses traveling from Essen to Aachen start their journey at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and wind up at Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Aachen?

Once in Aachen, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst, Centre Charlemagne, Aachener Rathaus, Suermondt-Ludwig Museum and Internationales Zeitungsmuseum.

Bus Essen to Aachen from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Essen to Aachen on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Essen	6h 50m	4:45pm	Aachen Henricistraße	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:03 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Aachen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

62 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $22	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $66	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $14	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Aachen?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Aachen

A - Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße

B - Wilmersdorfer Str. 997

C - Aachen - Haltestelle Station

D - Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)

E - Aachen

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Aachen by bus

What is the travel distance from Essen to Aachen?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Aachen?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$12

11/17

$12

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11/21

$9

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$9

11/23

$14

The cheapest trip from Essen to Aachen was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $16 for a bus ticket from Essen to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 50m	Avg Price$11	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 55m	Avg Price$44	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 20m	Avg Price$12	Daily Departures1