Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Bruges to Essen on 27 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	07:11	Bruges Train Station	4h 39m	11:50	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	09:11	Bruges Train Station	4h 39m	13:50	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	13:11	Bruges Train Station	4h 39m	17:50	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	13:58	Bruges Train Station	5h 18m	19:16	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	09:11	Bruges Train Station	4h 39m	13:50	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 R 674, 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 priceR 674 - R 736	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 515 - R 3 429	Average duration4h 48m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 415 - R 415	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e