Bus Tickets from Antwerp to Essen

TodayJul 29
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Antwerp
    Departure location: Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Antwerp
    Departure location: Antwerpen-Berchem
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Antwerp
    Departure location: Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Antwerp
    Departure location: Antwerpen-Berchem
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Antwerp to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$25 - $151Average Duration8h 15m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$91 - $205Average Duration4h 21m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$17 - $28Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Antwerp to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
$17Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Antwerp to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$46
Average bus trip duration8h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance113 miles (181 km)
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Antwerp to Essen Bus

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07/28
$50
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$52
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Antwerp to Essen was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $50

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Antwerp to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Antwerp to Essen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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