How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Bruges?

The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Bruges start at R 514. The average price for this route is around R 606. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Essen to Bruges?

The average bus journey time from Essen to Bruges is 8h 20m, covering a distance of 266 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Essen to Bruges route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Bruges?

The earliest bus departs from Essen to Bruges at 05:05. And the latest bus departs at 14:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Bruges?

A bus trip from Essen to Bruges produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Essen to Bruges?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Bruges?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Essen to Bruges?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Bruges?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Essen to Bruges from R 514 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Bruges on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 50m	20:45	Centrum Station	No tags
Bus	09:55	Essen	12h 50m	22:45	Bruges	No tags
Bus	05:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 20m	13:25	Centrum Station	No tags
Bus	09:55	Essen	12h 45m	22:40	Bruges	No tags
Bus	14:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 50m	20:45	Centrum Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Bruges

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bruges. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 311, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

265 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 514 - R 739	Average duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 522 - R 2 294	Average duration4h 41m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 311 - R 515	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Bruges?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
Visit page
D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Bruges

A
Centrum Station
Bay 10, (in front of rail station), 8000 Smedenpoort
B
Sint-Michiels
N342 116, 8200 Brugge, Belgium
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C
Zeebrugge - P&O Ferries Terminal
Leopold II-dam 13, 8380 Brugge, Belgium

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 619 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 230 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

BE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Bruges by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Bruges?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Bruges start at R 514. The average price for this route is around R 606. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Essen to Bruges?
The average bus journey time from Essen to Bruges is 8h 20m, covering a distance of 266 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Bruges route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Bruges?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Bruges at 05:05. And the latest bus departs at 14:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Bruges?
A bus trip from Essen to Bruges produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Bruges?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Bruges?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Essen to Bruges?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Bruges?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.