What is the distance between Braunschweig and Essen?

The distance covered from Braunschweig to Essen is 259 km (161 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Braunschweig to Essen?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Braunschweig (Hbf), in Braunschweig, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

Bus from Braunschweig to Essen starting at US$17 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Compare 3 ways to go from Braunschweig to Essen

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$23 - US$55	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$92 - US$135	Average Duration2h 46m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average PriceUS$17 - US$50	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Braunschweig to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

US$17Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Braunschweig to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$23

Average Bus Trip Duration5h 50m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:05pm

Distance258 km

Latest bus departure7:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,766 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 9766 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$23

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Braunschweig to Essen Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Braunschweig and Essen?

Stops in Braunschweig

A - Braunschweig (Hbf)

B - Berliner Pl

C - Braunschweig

D - Zentral Omnibus - Braunschweig

E - Fermata dell'autobus Braunschweig

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions on the trip Braunschweig - Essen

What is the distance between Braunschweig and Essen?
The distance covered from Braunschweig to Essen is 259 km (161 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Braunschweig to Essen?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Braunschweig (Hbf), in Braunschweig, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Braunschweig and Essen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig to Essen.

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

Did you know?

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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time5h 50m	Avg PriceUS$23	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 46m	Avg PriceUS$124	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h 10m	Avg PriceUS$29	Daily Departures6

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