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Next departures for Bruges to Essen on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	7:11am	Bruges Train Station	4h 39m	11:50am	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	9:11am	Bruges Train Station	4h 39m	1:50pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	1:11pm	Bruges Train Station	4h 39m	5:50pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	1:58pm	Bruges Train Station	5h 18m	7:16pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	9:11am	Bruges Train Station	4h 39m	1:50pm	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Bruges to Essen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

266 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $61	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$125 - $282	Average Duration4h 48m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$35 - $35	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e