Bus Tickets from Bruges to Essen

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Next departures to Essen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Bruges
    Departure location: Centrum Station
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Bruges
    Departure location: Centrum Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Bruges
    Departure location: Centrum Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Bruges
    Departure location: Centrum Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bruges to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$54 - US$62Average Duration8h 25m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$97 - US$198Average Duration4h 39m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$31 - US$31Average Duration3h
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bruges to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 8 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
8h 25mAverage Duration
US$54Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bruges to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$54
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 25m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure8:45am
Distance265 km
Latest bus departure4:30pm

Bruges to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bruges - Essen

  1. What is the travel distance from Bruges to Essen?

    The distance between Bruges and Essen is around 265 km (165 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bruges to Essen?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Centrum Station, in Bruges, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

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US$14
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bruges to Essen was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$14

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

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$23 for a bus ticket from Bruges to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Bruges 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 Bruges to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bruges to Essen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bruges 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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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