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

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Ghent to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$23 - US$35Average duration5h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
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 departure09:40
Distance144 miles

Ghent to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ghent - Essen

  1. How far is Essen from Ghent by coach?

    The distance between Ghent and Essen by coach is approximately 145 miles (234 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Essen from Ghent without a car?

    The best way to go from Ghent to Essen without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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US$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ghent to Essen was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$19

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

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$19 for a bus ticket from Ghent to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19, which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Ghent to Essen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

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