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  • Departure time: December 12 at
    Departure city: Ghent
    Departure location: Ghent
    Arrival time: December 12 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 12 at
    Departure city: Ghent
    Departure location: Ghent
    Arrival time: December 12 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 15 at
    Departure city: Ghent
    Departure location: Ghent
    Arrival time: December 15 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 13 at
    Departure city: Ghent
    Departure location: Ghent
    Arrival time: March 13 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 17 at
    Departure city: Ghent
    Departure location: Ghent
    Arrival time: March 18 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Ghent to Essen

Average PriceUS$23 - US$35Average Duration5h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$60 - US$126Average Duration4h 52m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$20 - US$31Average Duration2h 40m
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Ghent to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
US$20Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ghent to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$23
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:40am
Distance232 km

Ghent to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ghent - Essen

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

    The distance between Ghent and Essen is around 234 km (145 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gent Dampoort Station Eurolines Bus Stop, in Ghent, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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